The Sun Also Rises

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket The Sun Also Rises follows Jake Barnes, an American journalist in 1920s Paris, and his circle of expatriate friends, including the spirited Lady Brett Ashley. The group embarks on a journey to Pamplona, Spain, to witness the Festival of San Fermin, immersing themselves in the fervor of bullfighting and the running of the bulls. Amidst the festivities, complex romantic entanglements and personal conflicts arise, reflecting the disillusionment and aimlessness of the post-World War I "Lost Generation."

Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, published in 1926, is a seminal work that encapsulates the disillusionment and moral ambiguity of the post-World War I "Lost Generation." Through its portrayal of expatriates in 1920s Paris and Spain, the novel delves into themes of aimlessness, the search for meaning, and the complexities of love and masculinity. Hemingway's distinctive prose style, characterized by its economy and understatement, marked a significant departure from the literary norms of the time, influencing countless writers and solidifying his place in the American literary canon.