About the Author
Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Clarence Edmonds and Grace Hemingway. Hemingway first published his writing […]
The Sun Also Rises
Setting
The novel opens in Paris in the early 1920s. The Left Bank of the Seine River was a magnet for philosophers, artists, and writers during […]
Themes and Characters
As the story begins, Jake Barnes, an American journalist and war veteran, is leading a somewhat bohemian life in Paris. He is in love with […]
Literary Qualities
Examined in the context of early 1920s literature, Hemingway’s writing in The Sun Also Rises displays a combination of conventional and ground-breaking techniques. The chronological, […]
Social Sensitivity
From the start, The Sun Also Rises has stirred controversy. When the novel was first published, high society attempted to match Characters in the book […]
Topics for Discussion
1. Describe Brett’s relationships with Jake, Mike Campbell, Robert Cohn, and Pedro Romero. Do you think she treats men badly? 2. Robert Cohn, a former […]
Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. The Fiesta de San Fermin is a real festival held every year from July 6 to July 14 in Pamplona. Research and report on […]
Related Titles
In a general sense, all of Hemingway’s work is related, but the reader who wishes to gain a more thorough understanding of Hemingway’s love for […]