Seen through Hemingway's eyes, bullfighting becomes an art, a richly choreographed ballet, with performers who range from awkward amateurs to masters of grace and cunning. This classic is still one of the best books on bullfighting, enlivened by the master's pungent comments on life and literature. "The writing style and vivid imagery [are] deftly delivered... Gaines does a wonderful job of creating drama and tension."—AudioFile