Book · 2014 · Biography & Autobiography
Death in the Afternoon
Why people recommend it
Death in the Afternoon is a non-fiction book by Ernest Hemingway that examines the tradition and history of bullfighting in Spain, exploring the spirituality and danger of the spectacle. Joe Rogan recommended this title on The Joe Rogan Experience during episode 258 with guest Bryan Callen, which aired on June 1, 2013. While discussing various topics with his guest, Rogan explicitly directed listeners toward the text if they were interested in the subject matter. He stated that if anyone wanted to read the definitive book on bullfighting, this was the exact work to choose. Rogan assured his audience that reading the book was truly worth the effort, identifying the famous author by name and reinforcing the enduring reputation of the text as the ultimate authority on the traditions, mechanics, and cultural significance of the bullfight in Spanish history.
Who recommended it
- Joe Rogan Recommended
Joe Rogan — 1 mention
“if you want to read the the definitive book on bull fighting and it's really worth it it's called death in the afternoon by by Ern his timing away one guy”