🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Ernest Hemingway’s classic novella, “The Old Man and the Sea”. He explores Hemingway’s life, literary influence, and the novella’s enduring themes of perseverance, luck, and the human condition. Vigliotti shares favorite quotes and reflects on the importance of process over outcome, encouraging listeners to embrace resilience, engage with great literature, and to never lose the capacity for entertaining metaphor as a means of learning and seeing the world.

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💥 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:

• Introduction & Newsletter Promo (00:09) - Host introduces the episode, the book, and promotes the companion newsletter.
• About Hemingway & His Legacy (01:18) - Discussion of Hemingway’s impact, his life, and his dualities as a writer and person.
• Hemingway’s Struggles & Duality (02:24) - Explores Hemingway’s personal struggles, mental health, and the paradox of greatness and trouble.
• Book Summary & Main Themes (03:44) - Overview of "The Old Man and the Sea," its plot, and major themes like luck, perseverance, and man versus nature.
• Craft, Criticism, and Metaphor (06:08) - Analysis of the book’s literary style, critical reception, and the importance of metaphor.
• Process vs. Outcome (07:16) - Reflection on the theme of focusing on process over results, with personal insights.
• Favorite Quotes & Their Meanings (07:56) - Host shares and interprets favorite quotes from the novella, relating them to broader life lessons.
• Closing, Contact, and Book Promo (09:41) - Wrap-up, how to support or contact the host, and promotion of the host’s own book and newsletter.