Ernest Hemingway
For Whom the Bell Tolls
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684803357
- author:
- Ernest Hemingway
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Prentice Hall (A Pearson Education Company)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 480
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ernest Hemingway's masterpiece on war, love and loyalty is set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. In 1937, the author traveled to Spain to cover the conflict for his newspaper, and three years later he completed one of the greatest novels to emerge from that period. The story follows Robert Jordan, an American fighting in the International Brigades, as he becomes embroiled in a love affair with Maria and leads a guerrilla unit in the mountains. Hemingway's portrayal of Jordan's experiences is both powerful and moving, conveying the brutality, compassion and tragedy of war. This novel stands out for its intense emotional power and scope, offering a rare and beautiful account of life on the front lines.