Publisher's Synopsis
A gripping novel that captures the essence of The Lost Generation. Set in post World War I Europe, the story follows a group of disillusioned expatriates as they travel from Paris to Pamplona for the annual running of the bulls.
The protagonist, Jake Barnes, is a wounded war veteran who struggles with impotence and his love for the beautiful lady Brett Ashley, a glamorous and independent woman who embodies the flatter culture of the time. As they navigate the complexities of their relationships and try to find meaning in a world that has been shattered by war, they are drawn into a world of excess, decadance, and violence.
Hemingway's spare and powerful prose captures the raw emotions of the characters, conveying their sense of disillusionment, frustration and yearning. With vivid descriptions of the Spanish countryside, the bullfights, and the nightlife of Paris, the novel offers a compelling portrait of a lost generation struggling to find their place in a changing world.
