A Farewell to Arms: Book Guide, Author and Facts
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
A Farewell to Arms is about a love affair between the expatriate American Henry and Catherine Barkley against the backdrop of the First World War, cynical soldiers, fighting and the displacement of populations. The publication of A Farewell to Arms cemented Hemingway's stature as a modern American writer, became his first best-seller, and is described by biographer Michael Reynolds as "the premier American war novel from that debacle World War I."
Quick facts about A Farewell to Arms
- Title: A Farewell to Arms
- Author: Ernest Hemingway
- First published: 1929
- Genre: cuentos de guerra, world war i, 1914-1918, open library staff picks
- OpenLibrary ID: OL63072W
Where to read A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is A Farewell to Arms about?
A Farewell to Arms is about a love affair between the expatriate American Henry and Catherine Barkley against the backdrop of the First World War, cynical soldiers, fighting and the displacement of populations.
Who wrote A Farewell to Arms?
A Farewell to Arms was written by Ernest Hemingway.
When was A Farewell to Arms published?
A Farewell to Arms was first published in 1929.
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