Hemingway's a Farewell to Arms

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the familiar format.CliffsNotes on Farewell to Arms explores a potent and memorable love story set against the historical and geographical background of World War I.Following the growth of a rakish, indifferent soldier into a mature man capable of real love for the worldly-wise nurse who falls for him, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each chapter within the intense and descriptive novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work includePersonal background on author Ernest Hemingway, including honors and awardsIntroduction to and synopsis of the booksCharacter analyses of primary figures Frederick Henry and Catherine BarkleyCritical essays on weather symbolism and Hemingway’s influenceReview section that features fill-in-the-blank questions, quoted passages, and suggested essay topics and practice projectsResource Center with books, articles, video and audio recordings, and websites that can help round out your knowledgeClassic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.