Historical Fiction
A poignant love story between an American and a nurse amid the horrors of World War I.
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A poignant love story between an American and a nurse amid the horrors of World War I.
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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."
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic content with implied intimacy; not graphically depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent and intense war violence, including injuries and death on the battlefield.
Profanity
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Mild profanity used occasionally in dialogue.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol use among soldiers, portrayed as commonplace.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Brief references to religion, not central to the story.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present.
Political content
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Subtle anti-war sentiment woven into the narrative.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of suffering due to war, including emotional trauma.
Other
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