The Sun Also Rises

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Set against the backdrop of post-World War I Europe, the story follows Jake Barnes, a war veteran and journalist, as he navigates life in Paris with his circle of American and British expatriate friends. Central to the narrative is his complicated relationship with Lady Brett Ashley, reflecting the struggles of the Lost Generation in their quest for meaning. The plot culminates in a dramatic sequence during the running of the bulls in Pamplona, revealing the characters' vulnerabilities and desires amidst their search for purpose.