Michelin Must Sees Washington DC or Death in the Afternoon

Michelin Must Sees Washington, DC

Author: Michelin

The Michelin Must Sees series helps visitors make the most of their trip. Through Michelin's time-honored star rating system, Michelin helps you narrow your choices and zero in on the sights you, well, must see. In Spring 2009 the Must Sees are getting a major facelift—a completely redesigned interior layout, new maps and photos, fresh cover treatment and more portable trim size. In addition, the new Michelin Man symbol will represent top picks for activities, entertainment, where to eat and where to stay.

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Death in the Afternoon

Author: Ernest Hemingway

Still considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon is an impassioned look at the sport by one of its true aficionados. It reflects Hemingway's conviction that bullfighting was more than mere sport and reveals a rich source of inspiration for his art. The unrivaled drama of bullfighting, with its rigorous combination of athleticism and artistry, and its requisite display of grace under pressure, ignited Hemingway's imagination. Here he describes and explains the technical aspects of this dangerous ritual and "the emotional and spiritual intensity and pure classic beauty that can be produced by a man, an animal, and a piece of scarlet serge draped on a stick." Seen through his eyes, bullfighting becomes a richly choreographed ballet, with performers who range from awkward amateurs to masters of great elegance and cunning.

A fascinating look at the history and grandeur of bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon is also a deeper contemplation of the nature of cowardice and bravery, sport and tragedy, and is enlivened throughout by Hemingway's sharp commentary on life and literature.