Full Description
Experience the brutality of war and the power of love in Ernest Hemingway's timeless classic.
Inspired by his experiences as a reporter during the Spanish Civil War, Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls tells the story of Robert Jordan, an American volunteer in the International Brigades fighting to defend the Spanish Republic against Franco. After being ordered to work with guerrilla fighters to destroy a bridge, Jordan finds himself falling in love with a young Spanish woman and clashing with the guerrilla leader over the risks of their mission.
One of the great novels of the twentieth century, For Whom the Bell Tolls powerfully explores the loss of innocence, the value of human life, and the inescapable brutality of war. First published in 1940, this enduring masterpiece showcases Hemingway's distinctive style and his mastery of the literary form.
This stunning edition features an afterword by Ned Halley. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of beautiful gift editions of beloved classics, it is a volume to treasure for literature lovers and Hemingway fans alike.
