For Whom the Bell Tolls
Description
Set against the brutal backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, this powerful novel follows Robert Jordan, a young American dynamiter fighting with an antifascist guerrilla unit. As he undertakes a perilous mission to blow up a bridge, Jordan grapples with the complexities of loyalty, love, and the devastating cost of ideological conflict. Through his intense experiences and burgeoning romance with Maria, Hemingway masterfully explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit in the face of inevitable loss. This timeless work stands as a profound testament to the human condition, capturing both the savagery of war and the enduring beauty of love and hope.
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paperback
Scribner Paperback Fiction
Published Jan 1, 1995
480 pages
ISBN: 9780684803357
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First Published
1940
Language
eng
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