EPISODE · May 17, 2022 · 54 MIN
9. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
from Literature & Libations · host Taylor Made
Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Ernest Hemingway’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1952 novella The Old Man and the Sea. Topics include shark punching, Hemingway as the original Insufferable Hipster, and whether symbolism does or does not exist in this story.This week’s drink: Hemingway Daiquiri via winemag.comINGREDIENTS2 ounces white rum¾ ounce lime juice½ ounce Maraschino liqueur½ ounce ruby red grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed, if possible)Lime wedge (for garnish)DIRECTIONSCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled. Double-strain into a coup glass. Garnish with lime wedge.Current Reads and Recommendations:My Salinger Year by Joanna RakoffA Moveable Feast by Ernest HemingwayThe Dropout (Hulu series)Articles Kayla discussed/used in her research for this episode:“How Hemingway’s Bad Behavior Inspired a Generation” via LitHub“Finding Hemingway: Seeing the Self Behind the Self-Mythologizer” via LitHub“The Queerness of Ernest Hemingway” via LitHub“Marriage Story: On the Volatile Relationship Between Martha Gellhorn and Ernest Hemingway” via LitHub“A Farewell to Macho” via the New York Times“11 Facts About Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man And The Sea” via Mental FlossFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at [email protected] leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin.Here is the cocktail recipe for next week’s episode if you want to drink along with us!Oolong Old Fashioned via Palais de ThésINGREDIENTS0.4 oz oolong tea leaves8.5 oz filtered water2 oz bourbon1 sugar cube3-4 drops angostura bitters1 orange zestIce cubesDIRECTIONS
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Ernest Hemingway’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1952 novella The Old Man and the Sea. Topics include shark punching, Hemingway as the original Insufferable Hipster, and whether symbolism does or does not exist in this story. This week’s drink: Hemingway Daiquiri via winemag.com INGREDIENTS 2 ounces white rum ¾ ounce lime juice ½ ounce Maraschino liqueur ½ ounce ruby red grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed, if possible) Lime wedge (for garnish)...
Ready to play
9. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.