The Sun Also Rises (1926) by Ernest Hemingway is a landmark modernist novel that captures the disillusionment of the post–World War I “Lost Generation.” Set mainly in Paris and Spain, it follows American expatriate Jake Barnes and his circle of friends as they drink, travel, and search for meaning in the aftermath of war. The novel is especially known for its spare, understated prose and its exploration of themes such as emotional emptiness, unfulfilled love, masculinity, and the contrast between aimless modern life and enduring traditions, vividly portrayed during the bullfights of Pamplona.