Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises" captures the spirit of the "lost generation" in post-war Europe. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Spain, the novel explores the lives of American expatriates adrift in a world grappling with disillusionment. Their journey through bullfighting festivals and bustling cityscapes becomes a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the search for meaning.
A classic of American literature, this historical fiction vividly portrays the era of Alfonso XIII. Hemingway's spare prose and unflinching honesty create a timeless story of individuals seeking connection and purpose in a world forever changed by war. "The Sun Also Rises" remains a powerful and enduring testament to the resilience of the human spirit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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