The Sun Also Rises

Set against the backdrop of post-World War I Europe, the narrative follows a group of American and British expatriates as they navigate love, disillusionment, and the search for meaning. Through the eyes of the protagonist, the novel explores themes of existential angst and the impact of war on a generation. Hemingway's distinctive concise prose captures the essence of a lost era, making it a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the quest for identity.