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Mentioned in 17 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.

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in the context of other works entering the public domain.
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as a member of a group of expatriate Americans in Paris.
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, quoting Hemingway's reflection on resilience and the impact of adversity.
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as a great summer read that is heavy, beautiful, and sad.
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Mentioned by Fr. Gregory Pine to illustrate his point about authors who end their stories at the appropriate point, without unnecessary embellishment.
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in the context of books widely read during a specific era.
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