Death in the Afternoon
Book cover with color facsimile of "The Bullfighter" by Roberto Domingo. | |
| Author | Ernest Hemingway |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Roberto Domingo |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Bull-fighting |
| Genre | Travel literature |
| Publisher | Charles Scribner's Sons |
Publication date | 1932 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 517 |
Death in the Afternoon is a non-fiction book written by Ernest Hemingway about the history, ceremony and traditions of Spanish bullfighting, published in 1932. It also contains a deeper contemplation on the nature of fear and courage. While essentially a guide book, there are three main sections: Hemingway's work, pictures, and a glossary of terms.