Dr. Joshua Phillips - The Old Man and the Sea

<p>In this episode of <em>The Athenaeum Book Club</em>, host <strong>Jeremy Ryan Slate</strong> is joined by <strong>Dr. Joshua Phillips</strong> for a thoughtful exploration of <strong>Ernest Hemingway’s </strong><em><strong>The Old Man and the Sea</strong></em>. </p><p>Together they examine Hemingway’s timeless story of Santiago, an aging fisherman whose struggle with a great marlin becomes a profound meditation on perseverance, dignity, and the meaning of true success. </p><p>Dr. Phillips unpacks Hemingway’s understated prose, rich symbolism, and enduring philosophy, revealing why this Pulitzer Prize-winning novella continues to inspire readers around the world. </p><p>A compelling conversation on resilience, purpose, and the quiet strength of the human spirit.</p>