Correct option is D
Explanation:
"The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway illustrates a fisherman’s enduring fight for survival and dignity, embodying perseverance.
Information Booster:
Published in 1952, "The Old Man and the Sea" won Hemingway the Pulitzer Prize. It is notable for its minimalist style and profound themes of defeat, resilience, and personal victory.
Additional Knowledge:
(1) Focuses more on war and existential themes.
(2), (3) Deal with romance and post-war disillusionment, not the primary theme of perseverance.