Mitraigliatrice is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1929. It tells the story of Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver in the Italian army during World War I. The novel follows Frederic as he is sent to the front lines of the war, where he experiences the horrors of war firsthand. He meets and falls in love with a nurse named Catherine Barkley, and the two of them form a bond that helps them survive the war. The novel is a classic example of Hemingway's writing style, with its sparse, direct prose and its focus on the psychological effects of war on its participants. It is a powerful exploration of the human cost of war, and a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1923 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure Fiction