A Farewell to Arms
About this book
A Farewell to Arms is about a love affair between the expatriate American Henry and Catherine Barkley against the backdrop of the First World War, cynical soldiers, fighting and the displacement of populations. The publication of A Farewell to Arms cemented Hemingway's stature as a modern American writer, became his first best-seller, and is described by biographer Michael Reynolds as "the premier American war novel from that debacle World War I."
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 365931 readers · 309 pages · ≈ 5 h 43 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read A Farewell to Arms?
About ≈ 5 h 43 m — 309 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is A Farewell to Arms?
309 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is A Farewell to Arms?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Has A Farewell to Arms been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include A Farewell to Arms (1957), A Farewell to Arms (1932).
Is A Farewell to Arms in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in A Farewell to Arms?
The main characters include Nurse Catherine Barkley, Lt. Frederic Henry, John C. Schweitzer, Laurence Stallings (1894-1968).
Where does A Farewell to Arms take place?
It is set in Italy, The Battle of Caporetto, New York (State) during 20th century.
Who wrote A Farewell to Arms?
Ernest Hemingway.
Where can I read A Farewell to Arms online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Why has A Farewell to Arms been challenged or banned?
It appears on Wikipedia's list of books banned by governments.