A Farewell to Arms - (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) by Ernest Hemingway (Paperback)

About the Book

This powerful and poignant story was Ernest Hemingway's first bestseller. Prepare to be deeply moved by the love affair between Frederic Henry, an American serving as a lieutenant in the Italian Army's ambulance corps, and Catherine Barkley, a courageous English nurse set against the backdrop of World War l.

Book Synopsis

Ernest Hemingway plunges into the brutal reality of World War I through the eyes of Frederic Henry, an American serving as a lieutenant in the ambulance corps of the Italian Army. As the horrors of war unfold, Frederic finds solace in his passionate love affair with Catherine Barkley, a courageous English nurse. However, their love is tested by the ever-present threats of death and injury and the emotional toll of the conflict.

This powerful and poignant story was Hemingway's first bestseller, exploring themes of love and loss, disillusionment with war, and the search for meaning amid chaos. Prepare to be deeply moved by the unforgettable characters and their struggles against the backdrop of a world in turmoil.