Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain’s bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact

Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 nonfiction work *Death in the Afternoon*—a seminal exploration of bullfighting—marks its centennial amid renewed interest in Spain’s *encierros* (bull runs). Coverage highlights the enduring cultural and literary significance of the text, which cemented Hemingway’s reputation as a chronicler of Spanish tradition and danger. The anniversary coincides with the start of Pamplona’s annual San Fermín festival, where the *encierros* draw international spectators to witness the ritualized runs through the city’s streets.

Outlets including *The Lufkin Daily News*, *AP News*, and *Yahoo* are framing the milestone as a convergence of literature and spectacle, with *The Associated Press* (via *Bluefield Daily Telegraph*) emphasizing visual documentation of the *encierros*. The *Oskaloosa Herald* and *AP* note the work’s continued relevance in debates over tradition, tourism, and animal welfare surrounding the festival. Attention may shift to whether the centennial will spur academic conferences, reprints, or adaptations (e.g., film, theater).

Coverage does not yet specify if any official commemorations—beyond existing festival programming—are planned by Spanish authorities or Hemingway’s estate.