Michael Kim Roos,Robert W. Lewis
Reading Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms: Glossary and Commentary
Reading Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms: Glossary and Commentary
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Lewis and Roos explore how Hemingway's personal experience, historical research, and reading of 19th-century fiction influenced his novel "A Farewell to Arms." They argue that it is not just a story of love and war but a complex exploration of reason, faith, and epistemology. The commentary also highlights Catherine Barkley's role as a feminist heroine and contributes to a deeper understanding of Hemingway's work.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 30 July 2019
\n Publisher: Kent State University Press
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In this comprehensive guide, Lewis and Roos explore the intricate alchemy that shaped Hemingway's masterpiece, A Farewell to Arms. Drawing from his personal experience as a Red Cross ambulance driver in 1918, his extensive historical research of a time and terrain unfamiliar to him, and his profound reading of 19th-century fiction, Hemingway crafted a novel that defies simple categorization.
Lewis and Roos argue that A Farewell to Arms is not merely a story of love and war but an intricate exploration of ideas. It delves into the clash of reason and faith, raising profound questions of epistemology. The commentary also delves into the controversy surrounding the novel's treatment of gender issues through the characters of Frederic Henry and Catherine Barkley.
Catherine, according to Lewis and Roos, is far more than a love object; she is a true feminist heroine who plays a crucial role in Frederic's maturation and his development of a capacity for true love. Written in clear and accessible prose, Reading Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms is the most comprehensive guide available to Hemingway's finest novel. It contributes to a deeper understanding of the writer's entire body of work, appealing to scholars and Hemingway enthusiasts alike.
In conclusion, Lewis and Roos's commentary on A Farewell to Arms offers a profound exploration of the novel's themes, characters, and historical context. It sheds light on Hemingway's creative process and demonstrates his mastery of prose. By providing a comprehensive guide to this masterpiece, Reading Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms enhances our appreciation of Hemingway's enduring legacy.
\n Weight: 642g\n
Dimension: 157 x 236 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781606353769\n \n
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