
A Farewell to Arms
— 1929 —
Ernest Hemingway’s Unforgettable Journey Through Love and the Chaos of War
“A novel of rare intensity and truth, as powerful now as it was upon its release.” — Literary Review
A Farewell to Arms is Ernest Hemingway’s powerful and semi-autobiographical account of love and survival set against the harrowing backdrop of World War I. The story follows Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver serving on the Italian front, and Catherine Barkley, a British nurse whose paths cross amidst the turmoil of war.
Through Hemingway’s vivid and unflinching prose, you’ll be drawn into a world where every decision carries weight, and moments of tenderness shine brightly against the stark realities of the battlefield. The romance between Frederic and Catherine is both passionate and fragile, a testament to the human spirit’s ability to seek connection even in the darkest of times.
Like For Whom the Bell Tolls, The Sun Also Rises, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Old Man and the Sea, A Farewell to Arms showcases Hemingway’s unparalleled ability to capture the complexity of human emotions with his trademark simplicity and depth. It’s a story that lingers long after the final page is turned.
More than just a tale of war or love, A Farewell to Arms is a story of resilience, hope, and the search for meaning in an uncertain world. Hemingway’s firsthand experience as an ambulance driver during World War I lends authenticity to every scene, making this novel as compelling today as when it was first published.
This unforgettable classic offers an emotional escape into the depths of love and the chaos of war. Experience one of the most celebrated works in American literature and discover why Hemingway’s legacy endures through stories like A Farewell to Arms, The Sun Also Rises, and The Old Man and the Sea.