As evidenced by the “A” on the copyright page, this is a first edition, first printing of one of Ernest Hemingway’s most famous works: “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” However, this copy suffers from some condition issues, including the lack of a dust jacket, staining and bumping to the boards, fading and staining to the pages, loose binding, and small cracks on the hinges. There is also a former owner’s bookplate on the inside front board. The top stain is also significantly faded, making this a solid reading copy.
Set during the heat of the Spanish Civil War, Hemingway tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer and explosives expert. Jordan is sent behind enemy lines to join a band of anti-fascist guerrillas with a singular, high-stakes mission: to blow up a strategic bridge near Segovia to facilitate a Republican offensive.
Over the course of just three days, Jordan experiences a lifetime of emotion. He faces the brutal realities of combat, navigates the complex internal politics of the guerrilla band, and falls into a transformative romance with Maria, a young woman whose life has been shattered by the war.
The Guerrilla Band: Jordan must win over the shrewd and dangerous Pilar, the group's true leader, and her husband Pablo, a disillusioned fighter who may be planning to betray the mission.
The Bridge: Serving as the novel's central symbol, the bridge represents both the physical objective of the mission and the precarious nature of life and duty.
Love Amidst Chaos: The relationship between Jordan and Maria provides a stark, beautiful contrast to the violence surrounding them, exploring themes of sacrifice and the "eternality of the present."
Hemingway’s Peak Style: This book showcases Hemingway's famous "Iceberg Theory" of writing—spare, direct prose that carries immense emotional weight.
Historical Accuracy: Drawing on his own time as a war correspondent in Spain, Hemingway provides an unsparingly realistic look at 20th-century warfare.
Literary Legend: Often cited alongside The Old Man and the Sea as his greatest achievement, it is a cornerstone of any modern first-edition or classic literature collection.
As evidenced by the “A” on the copyright page, this is a first edition, first printing of one of Ernest Hemingway’s most famous works: “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” However, this copy suffers from some condition issues, including the lack of a dust jacket, staining and bumping to the boards, fading and staining to the pages, loose binding, and small cracks on the hinges. There is also a former owner’s bookplate on the inside front board. The top stain is also significantly faded, making this a solid reading copy.
Set during the heat of the Spanish Civil War, Hemingway tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer and explosives expert. Jordan is sent behind enemy lines to join a band of anti-fascist guerrillas with a singular, high-stakes mission: to blow up a strategic bridge near Segovia to facilitate a Republican offensive.
Over the course of just three days, Jordan experiences a lifetime of emotion. He faces the brutal realities of combat, navigates the complex internal politics of the guerrilla band, and falls into a transformative romance with Maria, a young woman whose life has been shattered by the war.
The Guerrilla Band: Jordan must win over the shrewd and dangerous Pilar, the group's true leader, and her husband Pablo, a disillusioned fighter who may be planning to betray the mission.
The Bridge: Serving as the novel's central symbol, the bridge represents both the physical objective of the mission and the precarious nature of life and duty.
Love Amidst Chaos: The relationship between Jordan and Maria provides a stark, beautiful contrast to the violence surrounding them, exploring themes of sacrifice and the "eternality of the present."
Hemingway’s Peak Style: This book showcases Hemingway's famous "Iceberg Theory" of writing—spare, direct prose that carries immense emotional weight.
Historical Accuracy: Drawing on his own time as a war correspondent in Spain, Hemingway provides an unsparingly realistic look at 20th-century warfare.
Literary Legend: Often cited alongside The Old Man and the Sea as his greatest achievement, it is a cornerstone of any modern first-edition or classic literature collection.
