Soldier's Home is a short story by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1925. The story follows Harold Krebs, a World War I veteran who returns home to Oklahoma after the war. He finds himself unable to adjust to civilian life, and is unable to relate to his family and friends. He spends his days aimlessly wandering the town, and his nights drinking and playing pool. He is unable to find a job, and his family is unable to understand his struggles. Eventually, he finds solace in a relationship with a young woman, but it is not enough to help him find his place in the world. The story is a powerful exploration of the psychological effects of war on those who fight it.
By Ernest Hemingway · First published 1925 · Genre: Modernist Literature, War Fiction, Realism