• Dr Rajashekhar M Yarbagi

This critical study explores Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms through the lenses of war literature, existentialism, gender dynamics, and narrative style. Set during World War I, the novel blends a poignant love story with the brutal realities of war, portraying disillusionment, trauma, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. The research critically examines Hemingway’s themes, character development, symbolism, and minimalist prose style. It also evaluates the historical context and contemporary relevance, reflecting on war’s futility and emotional detachment in modern literature. The study engages with both traditional and postmodern interpretations, offering a multifaceted analysis of the novel's literary and philosophical depth.

Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, War Literature, Existentialism, Trauma, Minimalism, Catherine Barkley, Disillusionment, Modernism, Symbolism, Death, Love, Critical Study

"Ernest Hemingway's Farewell to Arms: A Critical Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.330-341, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905Z37.pdf

"Ernest Hemingway's Farewell to Arms: A Critical Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp330-341, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905Z37.pdf