After being followed by sharks, this novel's main character only manages to bring home the skeleton of a great marlin.
One character in this book expresses his gratitude that he does not have to kill the sun, moon, or stars. Its protagonist is visited by a warbler shortly before experiencing painful cramps in his left hand. This book ends with its protagonist dreaming of (*) lions on a beach, and its beginning mentions how the title fan of "the great DiMaggio" had gone 84 days without succeeding at his profession. After being followed by sharks, this novel's main character only manages to bring home the skeleton of a great marlin. For 10 points, name this Ernest Hemingway novella about Santiago the fisherman.
One character in this book expresses his gratitude that he does not have to kill the sun, moon, or stars.
The Old Man and the Sea