The Sun Also Rises

Set in the aftermath of World War I, The Sun Also Rises follows a group of young expatriates navigating life in Paris and Spain as they seek meaning and love amidst a backdrop of disillusionment. Central to the narrative are Jake Barnes, a journalist and war veteran, and Lady Brett Ashley, an independent woman embracing new freedoms. As they traverse the lively nightlife of 1920s Paris and the intense bullfighting rings of Spain, their stories reflect the struggles of the "Lost Generation" confronting a morally and spiritually depleted world. Published in 1926, this was Ernest Hemingway's first major novel, establishing his distinctive voice in American literature.