Fathers and Sons is a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1952. It tells the story of a father and son, both named Nick Adams, and their relationship over the course of several years. The novel begins with Nick Adams, a young man in his twenties, returning to his hometown of Michigan after a long absence. He is reunited with his father, a veteran of World War I, and the two begin to rebuild their relationship. Nick's father is a hardworking, stoic man who is struggling to make ends meet. Nick's father is also struggling to come to terms with the death of his wife, Nick's mother. Nick's father is a man of few words, and he and Nick have difficulty communicating. Nick's father is also struggling to understand his son's changing views on life, as Nick is becoming increasingly independent and rebellious. The novel follows Nick and his father as they attempt to rebuild their relationship and come to terms with the changes in their lives. Along the way, Nick meets a variety of characters, including a young woman named Marjorie, who helps him to understand his father better. The novel culminates in a dramatic climax, as Nick and his father come to terms with their differences and find a way to move forward together.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1933 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction