"The Sun Also Rises" is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, set in the post-World War I era. It follows a group of expatriates from the United States and Britain who travel to Spain for bullfighting and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona. The story is narrated by Jake Barnes, an American journalist who is disillusioned and grappling with the effects of war and personal loss. His relationship with the beautiful but troubled Lady Brett Ashley is central to the narrative, illustrating themes of love, loss, and the quest for meaning in a chaotic world.
The characters in the novel are portrayed as part of the "Lost Generation," struggling with their identities and purposes in a society marked by disillusionment. Through their experiences in Spain, Hemingway explores themes of masculinity, friendship, and the search for fulfillment in a world that often seems devoid of meaning. The vivid descriptions of the bullfighting culture not only serve as a backdrop but also symbolize the characters' inner conflicts and desires.