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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (unabridged), Hardcover
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The best American novel to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse. Hemingway's frank portrayal of the love between Lieutenant Henry and Catherine Barkley, caught in the inexorable sweep of war, glows with an intensity unrivaled in modern literature, while his description of the German attack on Caporetto -- of lines of fired men marching in the rain, hungry, weary, and demoralized -- is one of the greatest moments in literary history. A story of love and pain, of loyalty and desertion, A Farewell to Arms, written when he was 30 years old, represents a new romanticism for Hemingway.
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- Literature & Fiction >> World Literature >> United States >> Classics >> Hemingway, Ernest
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Kay R. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Written in an almost childlike journalistic style, this book gives a glimpse into WWI that Hemingway saw first hand. If you research the themes of the book, it becomes even more meaningful. I'm glad I read it.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Yes, it's a classic. Did I like it? Not so much. Hemingway's writing style to me is much like a person writing in a second language, clunky and without grace. However - I'm glad I read it - it was the first Hemingway that I've read and I will try others.
Nia A. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book is by far one of my favourite books I've read. Hemingway's way of writing is completely different from what you're probably used to. This book was read by my sophomore class in my high school, and my teacher awarded me this book for my excellent review on it. I recommend this book to anyone who's into a different style of writing, and romance in war times. It's beautifully crafted with a twisted storyline.
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Love this!! See the movie too! Great for all you romance lovers
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I was surprised at the sentimentality and romaticism of this book! Lovely....
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Cathie R. (This is a classic that is not to be missed. I've read it twice and enjoyed every page both times. Would recommend to everybody.
Julienne M. (War & Love...something for everyone. If you're not a big fan of Hemingway's style (like me) this might be a good one to tackle next. I decided to give him a chance on this and I actually enjoyed it.
some of the book was boring but the love story was great in it.
How can you knock this classic? A book everyone should read before they die.
One of Hemingway's best, "A Farewell to Arms" follows an American WWI ambulance driver on the Italian front as he falls in love with an Englsh nurse and attempts to escape the war in order to build a life with her.
This book is in excellent condition.
Linda S. (I tried reading this book and did not like it. My daughter had to read it for school and also did not like it. It is a classic so I am sure someone out there would like it.
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