Ernest Hemingway
What’s inside
A tale of love and war, A Farewell to Arms follows American ambulance driver Frederic Henry in WWI Italy, his love affair with nurse Catherine Barkley, and the impact of war on their lives.
You’ll Learn
- Insight into the human experience during war
- Exposure to Hemingway’s distinctive writing style
- Understanding of the disillusionment with war
- Exploration of love and loss under extraordinary circumstances
Key Points
- Introduction to Frederic Henry, an American in the Italian army
- Romantic encounter with Catherine Barkley
- The reality of the warfront and its horrors
- Escape from the battle and retreat
- Deepening relationship amidst the backdrop of war
- Catherine’s pregnancy and escape to Switzerland
- Tragic climax and reflections on war and love
Who’s it For
- Historical fiction enthusiasts
- Romance readers
- War literature scholars
- Ernest Hemingway fans
- Students of American literature
About the author
Ernest Hemingway was a Nobel Prize-winning American novelist known for his terse prose and adventurous life.