Philosophy
Death in the Afternoon
2011·510 pages
Ernest Hemingway's non-fiction work explores the history, rituals, and spectacle of Spanish bullfighting with vivid detail.
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Ernest Hemingway's non-fiction work explores the history, rituals, and spectacle of Spanish bullfighting with vivid detail.
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A fascinating look at the history and grandeur of bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon is also a deeper contemplation on the nature of cowardice and bravery, sport and tragedy, and is enlivened throughout by Hemingway's pungent commentary on life and literature.
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual themes; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of bullfighting with detailed violence and animal death; pervasive and central.
Profanity
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Mild profanity present but infrequent.
Substance use
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Occasional references to alcohol; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ themes or characters depicted.
Religious content
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Minor references to religious rituals in bullfighting context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or magical themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Cultural commentary on Spanish traditions and American perspectives.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent focus on animal suffering and death in bullfighting.
Other
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