A Farewell to Arms. Book Summary

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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.