A Farewell to Arms - Ernest Hemingway - Bookniverse

At the heart of A Farewell to Arms is the story of Frederick Henry, a young man who volunteers to serve in the Italian army during World War I. The novel opens with a vivid depiction of life on the front lines. As readers follow Frederick's journey, they witness the brutal realities of combat, underscoring the physical and emotional toll that war takes on soldiers. Frederick grapples with the harsh realities of life as a soldier, including the loss of friends and loved ones and questioning the ideals of heroism and honor that initially motivated him to serve.