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Mentioned in 16 episodes
For Whom the Bell Tolls
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While the podcast mentions "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in relation to a John Donne sermon, it's important to note that the title is most famously associated with Ernest Hemingway's novel.
Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is set during the Spanish Civil War and follows Robert Jordan, an American volunteer fighting alongside the Republicans.
The novel explores themes of war, love, and sacrifice against the backdrop of political conflict.
Jordan's experiences and relationships highlight the complexities of war and the human cost of ideological battles.
The novel's powerful prose and exploration of universal themes have cemented its place as a classic of 20th-century literature.
Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is set during the Spanish Civil War and follows Robert Jordan, an American volunteer fighting alongside the Republicans.
The novel explores themes of war, love, and sacrifice against the backdrop of political conflict.
Jordan's experiences and relationships highlight the complexities of war and the human cost of ideological battles.
The novel's powerful prose and exploration of universal themes have cemented its place as a classic of 20th-century literature.
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as a common idiom.

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in the context of Hemingway's cocktail creations.

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