"For Whom the Bell Tolls" (novel)

*For Whom the Bell Tolls* is a novel by Ernest Hemingway set during the Spanish Civil War. It follows Robert Jordan, an American fighting with the Republican forces, as he plans a mission to dynamite a bridge to aid their cause. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the brutality of war. It emphasizes how interconnected human lives are, suggesting that the suffering or joy of one person affects many others. The title reflects the idea that no one is truly isolated; everyone’s fate is intertwined.