Champs D'Honneur is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1929. It is set in the aftermath of World War I, and follows the story of a young American soldier, Frederic Henry, who is serving in the Italian army. The novel begins with Frederic's arrival in Italy, where he is assigned to a medical unit. He quickly falls in love with a nurse, Catherine Barkley, and the two become lovers. As the war progresses, Frederic is sent to the front lines, where he experiences the horrors of war firsthand. He is wounded in battle and sent back to the hospital, where he and Catherine are reunited. The novel follows Frederic and Catherine as they struggle to find a way to be together despite the war. They are eventually able to marry, but their happiness is short-lived as Frederic is sent back to the front lines. He is eventually killed in battle, leaving Catherine alone and heartbroken. The novel is a powerful exploration of the effects of war on the human spirit, and the power of love to transcend even the most difficult of circumstances. It is a timeless classic that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the horrors of war and its exploration of the human condition.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1923 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance