The novel, "For Whom the Bell Tolls" was published in 1940. It follows the character, Robert Jordan, an American dynamiter who joins a band of guerrilla fighters during the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s. Tasked with blowing up a bridge to aid a Republican offensive, Robert must navigate the moral complexities of war, loyalty, and sacrifice.
Over the course of three days in the mountains, he forms deep connections with the fighters, especially a young woman named Maria, with whom he falls in love.
As the mission nears, tensions rise, and Robert grapples with the cost of violence and the meaning of honour.
Ultimately, the novel explores themes of duty, love, loss, and the interconnectedness of human lives.
The novel was adapted into a movie released in 1943 by Paramount Pictures and starring Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman.
The Fine Art Hut are proud to offer for sale this vintage UK Edition of Hemingway's "For Whom The Bell Tolls", published by The Reprint Society, noting publishing date of 1942 on the copyright page.
Ths book is in excellent condition with illustrative dustjacket. A great collector's edition or for lovers of Ernest Hemingway's books.
For Whom the Bell Tolls | Ernest Hemingway
Title: For Whom The Bell Tolls
Author: Ernest Hemingway
Edition: UK Special Edition (for World Club Members)
Publication Date: 1942
Publisher: The Reprint Society Ltd, London, England
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 462 pages
Dust Cover: Illustrative dustjacket. No rips. Minor soiling to rear dustjacket
Condition: Orange boards. Title written in gold gilt on spine. Binding tight. Pages clear. No rips or marks. Minor foxing to outside edge of pages. Book is in excellent condition for its age
ISBN: N/A
