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Sen. John McCain on His Hero from 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'

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Senator John McCain discusses his hero Robert Jordan of "For Whom the Bell Tolls."

Published in the fall of 1940 at the end of the Spanish Civil War, Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls" follows character Robert Jordan, a young American college instructor, in his fight against fascism. Senator John McCain discusses the profound impact the novel and its hero had on him.

AIR DATE 4/6/21

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About Hemingway

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the life and work of the legendary writer and his enduring influence on literature and culture. Three-part, six-hour series premieres April 5, 2021.

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