The Light of the World is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, set in the early 20th century. It tells the story of a young American man, David Bourne, who travels to Spain to find himself and his place in the world. He meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful Spanish girl, a bullfighter, and a mysterious old man. Through his experiences, David learns about life, love, and death, and discovers his own identity. The novel is a meditation on the human condition, and a celebration of the beauty of life.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1933 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction