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A MASTERPIECE OF TWENTIETH-CENTURY WAR FICTION • Ernest Hemingway’s profound novel of love, duty, and sacrifice, ranked among the Modern Library’s 100 Best Novels.
Robert Jordan is a young American fighting in the Spanish Civil War. His mission is clear: destroy a bridge vital to the enemy’s defence. To succeed, he must rely on a band of guerrilla fighters hiding in the mountains. Among them he finds loyalty, betrayal, and a fleeting love with Maria, whose past is scarred by violence. For three tense days, Robert confronts not only the dangers of war but the deeper questions of honour, courage, and what it means to live fully in the face of death.
First published in 1940, Ernest Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls stands as one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. Written in his spare, unforgettable style, it captures both the brutality of conflict and the tenderness of human connection. Its influence on war literature, from novels to cinema, is immeasurable. “The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for,” Robert reflects—an enduring line that speaks across generations.
This Feel Classics edition presents Hemingway’s masterpiece with guidance for new readers. Featuring a thoughtful introduction, explanatory notes, glossary, and a detailed chronology of his life, it is ideal for students, first-time readers, and literature enthusiasts alike.
A powerful, enduring classic that still asks every reader what is worth fighting for—and what is worth living for.
