The Fifth Column Spanish Land (collected Works of Hemingway)
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About This Novel
Hemingway's 120th anniversary edition. "The Fifth Column" is Hemingway's only play. "Spanish Land" is a narration for the war documentary, with Hemingway himself dubbing the original film's narration; it also comes with several woodcut illustrations by painter Russell. Translated by Dong Hengxun, a master of British and American literature. The content of this book is unique and niche. It is a rare edition on the market. It is small in length, but has great collection value. "The Fifth Column" is Hemingway's only play. It is set against the backdrop of the Battle of Madrid during the Spanish Civil War. It tells the story of an American journalist secretly working for the Republican government and fighting back against the rebel "Fifth Column." It has a strong autobiographical flavor. "Spanish Land" is a documentary jointly shot by Dutch director Evans and Hemingway. It reflects the heroic performance of the Spanish people during the Civil War. Hemingway wrote the narration and dubbed it himself. This book is the commentary for the film. The woodcut illustrations in the book were specially drawn by the painter Frederick K. Russell for the limited edition of the book that year. They give people a strong visual impact, are highly ornamental and collectible, and complement Hemingway's concise yet passionate words. Hemingway had deep feelings for Spain. This film, together with the script "The Fifth Column" and the subsequent novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls", can be said to be Hemingway's unique contribution to the anti-fascist struggle.
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