Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms is a towering novel of love, war, loss, and survival. Set against the backdrop of World War I, it follows American ambulance driver Frederic Henry as he navigates the brutalities of battle and the tenderness of unexpected romance. Widely considered Hemingway’s masterpiece, it captures both the grandeur and horror of conflict, and the fleeting moments of beauty in between.

This special Companion Edition brings the novel to life like never before.
Alongside the complete text of the novel, this edition includes exclusive commentary and analysis:

A closer look at Hemingway the man: his larger-than-life persona, friendships, flaws, and myth.

Essays that explore Hemingway’s unique literary style, the philosophy behind his “iceberg theory,” and why his sparse, powerful prose still resonates today.

Hemingway’s most memorable quotes.

A timeline of his life and works.

Smart, entertaining reflections on war, masculinity, courage, and the writing process.

Whether you’re reading A Farewell to Arms for the first time or returning to it with fresh eyes, this companion edition offers new depth, context, and appreciation, for both Hemingway’s art and the man behind it.