The Sun Also Rises

Ernest Hemingway's masterwork, The Sun Also Rises (Fiesta), is a famous example of his sparse yet powerful writing style and the book that epitomizes the Lost Generation. The book presents Lady Brett Ashley and Jake Barnes, two of Ernest Hemingway's most enduring characters, and offers a moving look at the disillusionment and despair of the post-World War I age. The narrative follows the flamboyant Brett and the unfortunate Jake as they travel with a colorful crew of exiles from the raucous nightlife of Paris in the 1920s to the horrific bullfighting rings of Spain. This is a time of spiritual disintegration, unfulfilled love, moral bankruptcy, and fading illusions. The Sun Also Rises, which was first published in 1926, contributed to Hemingway's reputation as one of the best authors of the 20th century.