For whom the bell tolls / Hemingway

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1940. The story follows Robert Jordan, a young American dynamiter assigned to a Republican guerrilla unit during the Spanish Civil War. His mission is to blow up a bridge near Segovia to aid an upcoming offensive. The novel delves into themes of honor, sacrifice, love, and the harsh realities of war.

Hemingway drew from his experiences as a journalist covering the Spanish Civil War to craft this narrative. The novel is acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of the complexities of war and the human condition. It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and has been adapted into various media, including a 1943 film.