Hemingway, Ernest
For Whom the Bell Tolls
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099908609
- author:
- Hemingway, Ernest
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 11 x 3 centimetres (0.27
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls is a powerful and moving novel set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. In 1937, Hemingway himself witnessed the conflict, and this book is a testament to his unique perspective and literary skill.
The story follows Robert Jordan, an American who joins the International Brigades to fight against fascism. As he becomes embroiled in the conflict, Jordan's personal life is put to the test, and he must confront the harsh realities of war and the human cost of his actions.
Through Jordan's story, Hemingway explores themes of loyalty, courage, love, and defeat, creating a work that is both brutal and beautiful, compassionate and wise. This is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.