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Ernest HemingwayA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Book 1, Chapters 1-3
Book 1, Chapters 4-6
Book 1, Chapters 7-9
Book 1, Chapters 10-12
Book 2, Chapters 13-15
Book 2, Chapters 16-18
Book 2, Chapters 19-21
Book 2, Chapters 22-24
Book 3, Chapters 25-27
Book 3, Chapters 28-30
Book 3, Chapters 31-32
Book 4, Chapters 33-35
Book 4, Chapters 36-37
Book 5, Chapters 38-41
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A Farewell to Arms, written by Ernest Hemingway and published in 1929, follows Frederic Henry, an American serving as a lieutenant in the Italian army during World War I, and his intense, evolving relationship with Catherine Barkley, a British nurse. Set against the backdrop of war, the narrative unfolds as Frederic grapples with military duty, injuries, and personal tragedy, ultimately seeking solace and escape with Catherine. The book involves themes of war-induced trauma and loss.
Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms receives praise for its lucid prose, compelling characters, and realistic depiction of war's futility. Critics commend its emotional depth and the poignant love story, although some find the narrative bleak and the pacing uneven. The novel remains influential in both literature and war fiction.
A reader who would enjoy A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway typically appreciates classic literature, poignant war narratives, and deep, emotional character studies. Similar audiences might enjoy All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque or The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.
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Lexile Level
730LThe Lost Generation
Modernism
American Literature
Historical Fiction
Romance
Military / War
History: World