When last left Fredrick, he was at the front lines of the fighting & in charge of a small group of ambulance drivers. They were instructed to take what they could carry & clear out before the Central forces arrived clear them out.

In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we read & discussed chapter TWENTY-SEVEN of book THREE & now I will continue the story with chapter TWENTY-EIGHT. After the reading, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions.

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References

https://shenandoahliterary.org/blog/2015/09/o-western-wind-anonymous/ - O Western Wind

Fred & his friend the priest discuss the war & compare their current situation to the crucifixion of Christ. For the first time, we are able to get a glimpse into what goes on inside Lieutenant Henry’s mind; it’s not much. He admittedly avoids thinking about difficult subject matter whenever possible.

In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we read & discussed chapter TWENTY-SIX of book THREE & now I will continue the story with chapter TWENTY-SEVEN. After reading, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions.

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References

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7464062/ - Ravne in WW1

https://atasteofamore.com/category/recipes/course/dolci/ - dolce

https://premierhotelmiskolc.com/en/culture-of-hungary-customs-traditions-and-beliefs/#:~:text=Culture%20of%20Hungary%20(%20Hungarian%20people%20),identity%20and%20create%20a%20unique%20cultural%20experience. – Magyar culture

https://www.regionsofitaly.com/friuli-venezia-giulia/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-s4678 - Friuli–Venezia Giulia region of Italy

https://www.italymagazine.com/cormons?overridden_route_name=entity.taxonomy_term.canonical&base_route_name=entity.taxonomy_term.canonical&page_manager_page=taxonomy&page_manager_page_variant=taxonomy-panels_variant-0&page_manager_page_variant_weight=-10 - Cormons

Lieutenant Henry returns to Gorizia & to the war to find that his closest friends have not faired well in his absence. His cohort of allies is shrinking along with their high hopes for a better future.

In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we started book THREE & read chapter TWENTY-FIVE, & now I will continue the story with chapter TWENTY-SIX. After the reading, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions.

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References

https://www.gotquestions.org/garden-of-Gethsemane.html - Garden of Gethsemane

https://www.philosophybasics.com/branch_existentialism.html#:~:text=Existentialism%20is%20a%20philosophy%20that,life)%20is%20by%20embracing%20existence. - Existentialism

https://www.lionsroar.com/buddhism/four-noble-truths/ - Four Noble Truths

Frederick Henry was severely wounded, transported to Milano for treatment where he reunited with Catherine, underwent knee surgery, & spent the summer doing physical therapy & entertaining himself. As if that weren’t enough, he was diagnosed with jaundice, lost his convalescent leave, discovered that he now has an alcohol use disorder & a baby on the way. Now separated from his emerging family, he was sent back to the front line of the war; only God knows what will happen next…

In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we finished book TWO, & now I will continue the story with chapter TWENTY-FIVE of book THREE. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions.

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References

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203&version=NIV – Genesis 3

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%207&version=NIV – 1 Corinthians 7

https://www.bibleodyssey.org/articles/sexuality-in-pauls-letters/#:~:text=In%201Cor%207:1%E2%80%9316,if%20either%20partner%20desires%20sex. – Paul’s teachings on sexuality

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4317394/#:~:text=At%20the%20beginning%20of%20the,to%20generalists%20rather%20than%20specialists. – Syphilis treatments

Frederick & Catherine spent their last evening together in a hotel in Milano, eating a sumptuous meal, drinking wine, & trying to make plans to stay in touch with each other as the young lieutenant is just about to board the train that will take him back to his former comrades whatever else awaits him in Gorizia.

In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we finished chapter TWENTY-THREE of book TWO, & now I will continue the story with chapter TWENTY-FOUR to END book TWO. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions.

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Frederick contracted jaundice & his vacation with Catherine was cancelled, all due to his excessive use of alcohol. He’s lucky he wasn’t charged & court-martialed. Ever the stoic, he doesn’t seem to care what happens to him or her, knowing he will soon be sent back to the front line of the fighting.

In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we finished chapter TWENTY-TWO of book TWO, & now I will continue the story with chapter TWENTY-THREE. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions.

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References

https://www.magicswitzerland.com/destinations/murren/ - Mürren Switzerland

https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/st-estephe/ - Saint-Estèphe

https://www.davidlebovitz.com/chestnut-puree-creme-de-marrons-clement-faugier/ - purée de marron

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/zabaglione/#:~:text=Zabaglione%20is%20a%20rich%20Italian,Food%20Research%20from%20Stanford%20University. - Zabaglione

https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/gout - Gout

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44688/to-his-coy-mistress - To His Coy Mistress by Andrew Marvell

Fred is nearly recovered from his injuries, at least well enough according to the army, to return to the front lines of the fighting. He has graciously been given 3 weeks of scheduled leave. Remaining oblivious to the natural consequences of his choices, he is planning a vacation for himself & his now pregnant girlfriend Catherine.

In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we finished chapter TWENTY-ONE of book TWO, & now I will continue the story with chapter TWENTY-TWO. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions.

I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening!

References

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544252/#:~:text=Jaundice%2C%20also%20known%20as%20hyperbilirubinemia,increased%20production%20or%20impaired%20excretion. – jaundice

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/15367-adult-jaundice - jaundice in adults

https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1137/kummel/What-is-kummel#:~:text=Now%20Germany%20produces%20most%20of,What%20is%20kummel – Kummel

https://www.alcoholhelp.com/alcohol/causes/#:~:text=Social%20Factors,-Social%20factors%20can&text=Family%20plays%20the%20biggest%20role,you%20more%20susceptible%20to%20alcoholism. – alcohol use disorder

https://www.google.com/books/edition/Family_Communication/CXx_DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1 – Family Communication, pg. 344-346

Lieutenant Henry & Catherine Barkley have spent an idyllic summer in Milan has he recovers from his injuries in the American hospital. There’s a strong suspicion that the bubble in which they live, that has insulated them from the horrors of WW1, is about to burst.

Lieutenant Henry & Catherine Barkley have spent an idyllic summer in Milan has he recovers from his injuries in the American hospital. There’s a strong suspicion that the bubble in which they live, that has insulated them from the horrors of WW1 is about to burst.

I look forward to talking to you again soon. Thanks for listening!

References

https://today-in-wwi.tumblr.com/post/165248324623/austrians-maintain-hold-on-mt-san-gabriele - San Gabriele Mountain warfare

http://www.worldwar1.com/itafront/carso.htm#:~:text=In%20August%201916%20during%20the,the%20time%20of%20the%20Armistice. – the battle of Carso

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Flanders#:~:text=The%20Battle%20of%20Flanders%20(French,offensive%20during%20the%20Hundred%20Days – the battle of Flanders

https://www.historyextra.com/period/first-world-war/allies-call-germans-huns-why/ - explanation for the negative characterization