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The Inspiration Behind 'The Sun Also Rises'

In 1925, Ernest and Hadley Hemingway traveled to Pamplona for the annual running of the bulls. While following the bullfights across Spain, Hemingway would write "The Sun Also Rises," told from the perspective of character Jake Barnes, a war veteran, and inspired by events that transpired during their time in Pamplona with friends.
Clip Season 1 Episode 1 Length 02:14 Premiere: 04/05/21

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The Blank Page (1944-1961)
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The Avatar (1929-1944)
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A Writer (1899-1929)
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How Hemingway's Childhood Sparked a Love of Nature, Writing
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Hemingway's WWI Service
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When Hemingway 'Lost Everything'
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Writer Edna O'Brien on Hemingway's View of Women
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The Inspiration Behind 'The Sun Also Rises'
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Hemingway - A Look Ahead
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Hemingway - The Myth
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Behind the Scenes | Exploring Hemingway
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Official Trailer
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Trailer #2: A Portrait
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Behind the Scenes | Making Hemingway
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