Death in the Afternoon
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1932. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/2 X 9 1/4 Inches. 515 PP. Very Good. Item #8887
First printing copy with the publisher "A" and seal on the copyright page. Hinges starting. PO name to FFEP. An acceptable copy of the true first printing. Gold gilt to spine is rubbed, but not as worn as typically seen. Light wear to gutters.
Death in the Afternoon reveals Hemingway’s belief that art should confront life at its most intense and unfiltered, using bullfighting as a vehicle to explore courage, ritual, mortality, and the search for meaning. Rather than simply describing a spectacle, Hemingway examines how people create beauty and dignity in the face of real danger, turning a cultural tradition into a meditation on what it means to live authentically. The book blends journalism, philosophy, and personal reflection in a way that shaped modern nonfiction, demonstrating that factual writing could be as emotionally charged and stylistically innovative as fiction. Through its stark honesty and lyrical precision, it expands our understanding of Hemingway’s artistry and of how humans grapple with the inevitability of death.
Price: $200.00