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Mentioned in 16 episodes
Farewell to Arms
Book • 1929
A Farewell to Arms is a semiautobiographical novel that captures the harsh realities of war and the pain of lovers caught in its sweep.
The story follows Lieutenant Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver on the Italian front, and his passionate relationship with Catherine Barkley, an English nurse.
The novel interweaves themes of love, war, loyalty, and desertion, reflecting Hemingway's own experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I. The book is known for its vivid and deeply felt portrayal of war and its impact on individuals, as well as Hemingway's distinctive writing style that emphasizes immediacy and simplicity.
The story follows Lieutenant Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver on the Italian front, and his passionate relationship with Catherine Barkley, an English nurse.
The novel interweaves themes of love, war, loyalty, and desertion, reflecting Hemingway's own experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I. The book is known for its vivid and deeply felt portrayal of war and its impact on individuals, as well as Hemingway's distinctive writing style that emphasizes immediacy and simplicity.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
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Jocko Willink to illustrate the point that even renowned writers like Hemingway extensively revised their work.
Jocko Willink to illustrate the point that even renowned writers like Hemingway extensively revised their work.
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Ryan Holiday , referencing a quote from his book A Farewell to Arms about life's hardships.
Ryan Holiday , referencing a quote from his book A Farewell to Arms about life's hardships.
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Ryan Holiday , quoting Hemingway's reflection on resilience and the impact of adversity.
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