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Literary Fiction· United States

A Farewell to Arms

by Ernest Hemingway
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
TIME 100 Best Novels
Published 1929332 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Few works of literary fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that A Farewell to Arms (1929) by Ernest Hemingway continues to receive. An American lieutenant in the Italian army falls in love with a British nurse during World War I. Hemingway's autobiographically based anti-war love story is one of the defining novels of the twentieth century—spare, devastating, and deeply moving. Themes of World War I, love, war run through the work. The book has received recognition from TIME 100 Best Novels 1929.

Book Details

AuthorErnest Hemingway
Published1929
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages332
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780684174273
Editorial Score42/100
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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

Ernest Hemingway published A Farewell to Arms in 1929, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from United States. The book's treatment of World War I, love, war, loss accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed A Farewell to Arms among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: TIME 100 Best Novels 1929. Our aggregate score of 42/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes A Farewell to Arms is how it handles its central concerns — World War I, love, war, loss — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. A Farewell to Arms reflects Ernest Hemingway's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

TIME 100 Best Novels
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192921
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Ernest Hemingway
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Ernest Hemingway is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Farewell to Arms about?

An American lieutenant in the Italian army falls in love with a British nurse during World War I. Hemingway's autobiographically based anti-war love story is one of the defining novels of the twentieth century—spare, devastating, and deeply moving.

Who wrote A Farewell to Arms?

A Farewell to Arms was written by Ernest Hemingway, from United States. First published in 1929.

What awards has A Farewell to Arms won?

A Farewell to Arms has received the following awards and honours: TIME 100 Best Novels 1929.

Is A Farewell to Arms worth reading?

A Farewell to Arms is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in World War I, love, war.

Where can I buy A Farewell to Arms?

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What category is A Farewell to Arms?

A Farewell to Arms is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is A Farewell to Arms from?

A Farewell to Arms originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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