For Whom the Bell Tolls
by Ernest Hemingway
For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 195.1K reader ratings. First published in 1940. The book spans 471 pages.
About For Whom the Bell Tolls
In 1937 Ernest Hemingway traveled to Spain to cover the civil war there for the North American Newspaper Alliance. Three years later he completed the greatest novel to emerge from "the good fight," For Whom the Bell Tolls. The story of Robert Jordan, a young American in the International Brigades attached to an antifascist guerilla unit in the mountains of Spain, it tells of loyalty and courage, love and defeat, and the tragic death of an ideal. In his portrayal of Jordan's love for the beautiful Maria and his superb account of El Sordo's last stand, in his brilliant travesty of La Pasionaria and his unwillingness to believe in blind faith, Hemingway surpasses his achievement in The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms to create a work at once rare and beautiful, strong and brutal, compassionate, moving and wise. "If the function of a writer is to reveal reality," Maxwell Perkins wrote to Hemingway after reading the manuscript, "no one ever so completely performed it." Greater in power, broader in scope, and more intensely emotional than any of the author's previous works, it stands as one of the best war novels of all time.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ernest Hemingway |
| Published | 1940 |
| Pages | 471 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 195,063 |
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What genre is For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is For Whom the Bell Tolls worth reading?
Based on 195.1K reader ratings, For Whom the Bell Tolls has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls has 471 pages.
Who wrote For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls was written by Ernest Hemingway. It was first published in 1940.
What is the ISBN for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
The ISBN-13 for For Whom the Bell Tolls is 9780684803360.0.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls is available on Kindle for $13.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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