Title
Hemingway’s Pragmatism: Truth, Utility, and Concrete Particulars in A Farewell to Arms
Document Type
Article
Annotation
Draws on William James’s philosophical theories, arguing that Jamesion pragmatism helps the reader to understand several elements of the novel, including Frederic’s emphasis on physical description in his narration and the complex love affair between Frederic and Catherine. Concludes that pragmatism is a helpful interpretive framework for all of Hemingway’s fiction.
Published in
Hemingway Review
Volume
29
Issue
1
Date
Spring 2009
Pages
87-102
COinS
Citation
Owens-Murphy, Katie. “Hemingway’s Pragmatism: Truth, Utility, and Concrete Particulars in A Farewell to Arms.” Hemingway Review 29, no. 1 (Spring 2009): 87-102.