The Sun Also Rises

Set in the mid-1920s, the narrative follows a group of young American and British expatriates navigating post-World War I Europe. As members of the disillusioned Lost Generation, they embody a cynical worldview shaped by their experiences during the war. The novel vividly portrays their hard-drinking lifestyle and the emotional complexities of their relationships against the backdrop of France and Spain, capturing the essence of a generation grappling with its identity in a changing world.