The Sun Also Rises
The Sun Also Rises
Ernest Hemingway
Charles Koch
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The Sun Also Rises

The Sun Also Rises

Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
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Ernest Hemingway
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In the wake of the Great War's devastation, "The Sun Also Rises" emerges as a poignant narrative that explores the disillusionment and existential void faced by the Lost Generation. Ernest Hemingway crafts a world where the festivity of 1920s Paris and the raw vitality of Spain's bullfighting arenas become the backdrop for an introspective journey. Through the eyes of Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley, Hemingway weaves a tale of unrequited love, perpetual wanderlust, and the quest for meaning amidst the ruins of a shattered world. This novel, with its starkly beautiful prose and unforgettable characters, captures the spirit of an era marked by a profound sense of loss and the relentless search for redemption. Navigating through the labyrinth of post-war Europe, Hemingway's characters embody the essence of the Lost Generation's strife. Jake's impotence, a metaphor for the disillusionment of his time, and Brett's fleeting romances, symbolize the era's moral bankruptcy and the elusive quest for happiness. As they move from the nocturnal allure of Parisian cafes to the electrifying spectacle of the Spanish corrida, their journey mirrors the internal battles of those trying to find their place in a world that has irrevocably changed. "The Sun Also Rises" is not merely a story of love and loss; it is a profound commentary on the human condition, offering a glimpse into the hearts of a generation searching for solace in an indifferent universe.

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Released
1926
22 Oct
Length
189
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Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.
you can't get away from yourself by moving from one place to another.
— Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises

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