Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms

by P.G. Rama Rao

This book studies Hemingways A Farewell to Arms in the light of his aesthetic principles and major themes. It scrutinizes its symbolistic dimensions and stylistic excellence while keeping an undeviating focus on the poignant classic of love in the time of war. This study further demonstrates how the novel appeals at different levels like the other works of Hemingwayas a story of war, a story of love, a story of the growth of the heros soul, a story of memorable characters and a work of artistic excellence. The present book will definitely prove useful to students, researchers as well as teachers of English Literature interested in the study of Hemingway and his works.

Genres: Classics

168 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Taylor Simons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not a big fan of Ernest Hemingway's work, but I LOVE this book. It was little bit of a trouble read if you couldn't follow their talking. In the end I feel bad for Tenetante because he loses the love of his life.

[Zaid Ahmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Timeless Masterpiece, Now Even Richer

This edition of A Farewell to Arms transforms Hemingway’s classic into an immersive reading experience. The clean, enhanced text preserves his iconic style while eliminating distracting errors. What sets this edition apart are the illustrations, historical context, and detailed annotations, which help readers fully grasp the emotional intensity and the wartime backdrop of the story.

I appreciated the explained notes on symbolism, narrative structure, and character motivations, which illuminate Hemingway’s subtle genius without ever feeling intrusive. Whether you’re a first-time reader or revisiting this masterpiece, this edition makes the novel more accessible and engaging.

A must-read for anyone who loves classic literature, war novels, or profound human stories—this edition truly brings Hemingway’s world to life.

[Sherrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is my book clubs choice for November. Although I've wanted to read classic books, I have a hard time staying on task and finishing the book. I don't really like the way the classic books are written, they totally different from the way books are written now. This story is about a man remembering a woman he was in love with. But he's also dying and telling the story to someone. The author weaves a beautiful love story from the first world war. I give this book 3.....

[Jamie James George · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are a couple of Hemmingway gems in this book- our man choosing a drinking captain not a half colonel to operate on his leg being one. But as a novel it falls short of Hemingway's mightier tales. It rather rambles and indeed Hemingways vividity aside its really rather dull.

[اثير · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book as part of my modern literary studies, and I found it to be deeply insightful. It explores how, within psychoanalytic theory, the male child is expected to give up certain unconscious desires, a concept closely related to the Oedipus Complex.

[Freda Vastine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book. I like this author also.

[Heather Pierce · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just wasn't a fan

[Tagg romney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I re-read this classic on a cross country plane ride recently. I hadn't read it since I was in high school, and was happy that it was as much fun to read the 2nd time around. Hemingway works his magic again by taking a realistic look at war and the way it affects the lives of those caught up in it through no fault of their own, as well as an interesting perspective on love and relationships. Definitely worth the time and worthy of being called an American classic

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Something makes me feel so guilty about rating this 2 stars but I really just thought it was a bland book. It was sweet and simple enough for me to keep reading but I felt like his writing style kept me at a distance.

[Cecilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

a favorite.

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was excited to read my first Hemingway novel. His dialogue is unrealistic and most of this plot wasn't believable.

[Jake.m · Rating 5 out of 5]

sad book.

[Ramandan Nash · Rating 3 out of 5]

So depressing! Hemingway has a way of tearing your heart out and beating you with it.

[Shelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not a big fan of Himingway's writing style. I find it repetative...The ending was heartbreaking

[Shai · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember reading this book like 5 times in high school and once in college. I don't know why I liked it so much, but I would write almost any paper on it.

[Serhii]

очень интересная книга. интересный сюжет про войну

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sad ending, I agree with the dude from Silver Linings Playbook and would have thrown the book through the window too, but I listened to the book so there was nothing to throw.