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 include* Personal background on author Ernest Hemingway, including honors and awards* Introduction to and synopsis of the books* Character analyses of primary figures Frederick Henry and Catherine Barkley* Critical essays on weather symbolism and Hemingway's influence* Review section that features fill-in-the-blank questions, quoted passages, and suggested essay topics and practice projects* Resource Center with books, articles, video and audio recordings, and Web sites that can help round out your knowledge Classic literature or modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

 

 

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company .

Adam Sexton is a teacher and freelance writer. He received a B. A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an M. F. A. in Writing from Columbia University. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

This book has the following chapters: Life and Background of the Author. Introduction to the Novel. Critical Commentaries. Book One. Book Two. Book Three. Book Four. Character Analyses. Critical Essays. CliffsNotes Review. CliffsNotes Resource Center. Index.