A farewell to arms
- First published
- 1929
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"A farewell to arms" by Ernest Hemingway is a novel first published in 1929. Set during World War I's Italian campaign, it follows American lieutenant Frederic Henry, who serves in the Italian ambulance corps. When he meets English nurse Catherine Barkley, a passionate love affair develops against the brutal backdrop of war. As battle intensifies and their relationship deepens, the lovers face devastating choices that will test whether their bond can survive the chaos surrounding them.
- World War, 1914-1918
- War stories
- Man-woman relationships
- Military deserters
- Military hospitals
- Soldiers
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #75201. A farewell to arms on Wikipedia.
