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The book explores Ernest Hemingway's portrayal of bullfighting, or toreo, highlighting it as a blend of romantic risk and revelry. It delves into the thematic parallels he draws between bullfighting and war, emphasizing the inherent dangers and the potential for violence, injury, or even death. Through this lens, the narrative examines how Hemingway's experiences and perspectives shape his depiction of this cultural spectacle.
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Bullfighting, John McCormick
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Bullfighting
- Subtitle
- Art, Technique and Spanish Society
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John McCormick
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9781138519893
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores Ernest Hemingway's portrayal of bullfighting, or toreo, highlighting it as a blend of romantic risk and revelry. It delves into the thematic parallels he draws between bullfighting and war, emphasizing the inherent dangers and the potential for violence, injury, or even death. Through this lens, the narrative examines how Hemingway's experiences and perspectives shape his depiction of this cultural spectacle.