New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1940 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Same date to title and copyright pages. VG/none. Oatmeal colored/textured boards with imprint of Ernest Hemingway's signature on front cover. First flyleaf partially torn away. Clean, no marks, tight edition. Black title on spine is clear, red background a bit worn.

Considered Hemingway's most important work.

Synopsis

Many consider For Whom the Bell Tolls to be author Ernest Hemingway’s finest work. Inspired by Hemingway’s time as a war correspondent for The North American Newspaper Alliance during the Spanish Civil War, For Whom the Bell Tolls is a stark and brutal commentary on the nature of war, sacrifice, and death. In fact, many believe his work is among the best depictions of the Spanish Civil War written. As with some of Hemingway’s other work, many of the characters, experiences, and events were based off real people and battles Hemingway saw. One of the most interesting qualities of For Whom the Bell Tolls is the use and restraint of profanity. Even though Hemingway had already written much about war and tribulations and had never seemed inclined to limit the use of vulgar language, For Whom the Bell Tolls is a clear exemption. When writing dialogue, Hemingway would insert the word “obscenity” instead of writing the exact word or phrase. There has been a lot of discussion about the reason for such omissions, and while some believe Hemingway was worried about the book being banned and thus wanted to make the book as reader-friendly as possible for a brutally violent war novel, others believe the omissions of profanity was due to transliteration problems and the author’s attempt to be as honest to the dialogue he heard as possible. There is no arguing with the legacy and influence Hemingway had not only on American culture, but also on generations of future writers. The Beatnik generation referred to Hemingway as “Papa” with a quite reverence, and Hemingway inspired countless journalists with his in-depth profiles and wartime articles. Even the cities where he wrote his books are now places for pilgrimage among his most devoted fans. Hemingway first started writing For Whom the Bell Tolls in Cuba and later finished it in Sun Valley, Idaho. In fact, both hotel rooms are now popular tourist destinations.

Reviews

On May 25 2023, Apeadero said:

Excellent book depicting an important moment of Spanish history.

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: Supercalifabulistic Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000014
Title: For Whom The Bell Tolls
Author: Ernest Hemingway
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1940
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Classic, First edition, same date, war,
Bookseller catalogs: Antiques & Collectibles; War; Spanish War;

Terms of Sale

Supercalifabulistic Books

9 day return guarantee, with full refund excluding original shipping costs for up to 9 days after delivery if an item arrives incorrectly described or damaged.

About the Seller

Supercalifabulistic Books

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2013

United States, Arkansas

Ask Seller a Question

About Supercalifabulistic Books

We are avid book collectors, excited to share these antique editions and rare titles we find with those who love the tactile sensation of reading as much as we do! Cultural heritage is kept alive through the books we collect, and we list these books for sale in the hope that you connect with those holding deep meaning for you, which you may not find elsewhere.
All books are stored in climate control storage with a dehumidifier.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.