In many novels, the historical and social settings have an immense influence on the personality, beliefs, and actions of the characters in the book. In Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell To Arms, set during World War 1 in Italy, this is clearly evident. ... I will have ten drinks. - This rampant use of alcohol, which is considered regular at the time, greatly influences the actions of many of the characters in the book. ...
Critics said that the book did well for his first novel, and they described it as, "A satirical picture of the dissolute life of the Lost Generation in postwar Europe"(Hays 54.) ... Ernest Hemingway's second novel, A Farwell to Arms, written in 1929, has been said to be his best work. ... The major theme of A Farewell to Arms is the reality of war and death. ... Though some say that Hemingway's works after 1936 weren't as good, To Have and Have Not was still a well-written book. ...
He composed the lyrics of the farewell songs at his high schools as well. ... A book allowed him to get far away from his troubles, and by the age of fourteen he had read everything in the Harlem libraries and had started going down to the main library. ... One evening, when David is staying at Joey's house, the two boys fall into each other's arms and have a sexual encounter. ...
