Unable either to tie the giant fish to the back of the tiny vessel or haul it on board, he proceeds to hold the line for an unspecified number of days and nights.ĭespite suffering intense physical pain, Santiago feels compassion for the captured animal. The novel tells the story of Santiago, an ageing fisherman who catches an 18ft marlin while sailing in his skiff off the coast of Cuba. The content warning was revealed in documents obtained by The Mail on Sunday under Freedom of Information laws. Is the university seriously suggesting all this literature is ringed with warnings?’ 'Many great works of literature have included references to farming, fishing, whaling, or hunting. Jeremy Black, emeritus professor of history at the University of Exeter, added: ‘This is particularly stupid given the dependency of the economy of the Highlands and Islands on industries such as fishing and farming. Much of the violence in the story is rooted in the natural world. ‘The world is a violent place and it is counterproductive to pretend otherwise.
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