Farewell to Arms by Alice Meynell

Name: Farewell to Arms
Author: Alice Meynell

"Farewell to Arms" is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. The story takes place during World War I and follows the journey of an American ambulance driver named Frederic Henry as he falls in love with a British nurse named Catherine Barkley. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the futility of war through Hemingway's distinctive prose style.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1918 · Genre: Fiction, War, Historical · 209 words

First lines

HIS golden locks time hath to silver turned;

O time too swift! O swiftness never ceasing!

His youth 'gainst age, and age at time, hath spurned,

But spurned in vain; youth waneth by increasing:

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Work type: Short story
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1918 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, War, Historical, Drama, Romance
Length: 209 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fiction — The book is a fabricated story, set in the world and society created by the author.
War — The main plot revolves around the experiences of characters during a war.
Historical — The plot is set in a time period of historical significance, and it accurately represents the social and political dynamics of that time.
Drama — The book contains elements of dramatic tension, conflict, and character development.