关键词: 《丧钟为谁而鸣》, 叙述结构, 横截面, 意识流, 叙述节奏

Abstract: As far as narrative structure and narrative rhythm are concerned, For Whom the Bell Tolls deserves to be Hemingways most successful and greatest novel, showing to full length Hemingways understanding of Spain for 18 years. The surface structure of space-time cuts in cross section a fragment of life, making the structure fairly compact. Application of stream of consciousness helps to shape characters in time and space longitudinally and probe into profound and serious problems as the historical record. This will undoubtedly increase the thickness and heaviness as well as tension of the work. Irregular and uneven form as well as treatment of ‘tense narration or soothing touch in situation, adding with continuation, reference and change in context, taking form of rhythm in relaxation, all these show the authors free and skilful artistry.

Key words: For Whom the Bell Tolls, narrative structure, cross section, stream of consciousness, narrative rhythm