A Farewell to Arms

A Farewell to Arms - Paperback

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A Farewell to Arms

A Farewell to Arms - Paperback

by Ernest Hemingway
$23.08
Sale price  $23.08 Regular price 

Book Overview

A Farewell to Arms is a poignant and powerful novel by Ernest Hemingway that explores the complexities of love and the harsh realities of war. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story follows the tumultuous relationship between Lieutenant Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver in the Italian army, and Catherine Barkley, a British nurse.


As the war rages on, Frederic grapples with the brutality of combat and the emotional toll it takes on him and those around him. His love for Catherine becomes a refuge from the chaos, offering moments of tenderness and hope amidst the despair. Hemingway's signature sparse prose captures the raw emotions of longing, loss, and the search for meaning in a world turned upside down.


Through Frederic's journey, readers are drawn into a narrative that examines the fragility of human connections and the inevitable impact of war on personal lives. A Farewell to Arms is not just a love story; it is a profound meditation on the nature of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for peace in a time of turmoil. This timeless classic resonates with those who has faced the dualities of love and conflict, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.

ISBN9781515462941
Author Ernest Hemingway
PublisherWilder Publications
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages234
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway did more to change the style of English prose than any other writer of his time. Publication of The Sun Also Rises and A Farewell to Arms immediately established Hemingway as one of the greatest literary lights of the twentieth century. His classic novel The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His life and accomplishments are explored in-depth in the PBS documentary film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, Hemingway. Known for his larger-than-life personality and his passions for bullfighting, fishing, and big-game hunting, he died in Ketchum, Idaho on July 2, 1961.

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