This recording was nominated for a Grammy in 1977, and it's easy to see why. . . Heston's experience is evident'rather than simply portraying the fisherman, he becomes the old man, Santiago.\'Philadelphia InquirerErnest Hemingway took great pride in using an economy of carefully measured words and tightly wrought phrases in his writing. Nominated for a Grammy, this recording of The Old Man and the Sea is a perfect example of Hemingway's precision and is read here in its entirety by Oscar(R)-winning actor Charlton Heston.A novella, The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of an old fisherman, Santiago, and his long lusty struggle with a prized fish. In experiencing this story, we see that his struggle isn't so much over one fish, but the act of living'living fully, actively, robustly. Charlton Heston is marvelous in this recording with his voice adding a quality and texture to Hemingway's words that will engage listeners completely.