My Old Man is a collection of short stories by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1924. The stories are set in Spain and France, and focus on the lives of the people who live there. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the struggle to make a living. The collection includes the stories "My Old Man," "The Butterfly and the Tank," "A Very Short Story," "A Canary for One," "A Pursuit Race," "Today is Friday," "Ten Indians," "A Way You'll Never Be," "A Natural History of the Dead," and "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen." The stories in My Old Man are told from the perspective of a young boy, who is often looking up to his father as a role model. The stories explore the relationship between the boy and his father, as well as the struggles of the people in the towns and villages they visit. The stories also explore the themes of love, loss, and the struggle to make a living.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1923 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Family Drama, Coming of Age