64 pages 2 hours read

Ernest Hemingway

A Farewell to Arms

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1929

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Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms receives praise for its lucid prose, compelling characters, and realistic depiction of war's futility. Critics commend its emotional depth and the poignant love story, although some find the narrative bleak and the pacing uneven. The novel remains influential in both literature and war fiction.

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Who Should Read A Farewell to Arms?

A reader who would enjoy A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway typically appreciates classic literature, poignant war narratives, and deep, emotional character studies. Similar audiences might enjoy All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque or The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

730L

Book Details

Period
The Lost Generation
Modernism
Genre
American Literature
Historical Fiction
Romance
Topics
Military / War
History: World