In this 1918 Pulitzer Prize winning story, widower Roger Gale struggles to deal with the way his children and grandchildren respond to the changing society. His Family is the story of a sixty-year-old New York man who reflects on his life and the lives of his three daughters. The women represent three separate types - one maternal, the second devoted to social movements, and the third living a happy and carefree existence - and the father sees something of himself in each.
His Family by Ernest Poole, first published in 1917, is a novel that focuses on the emotional and social struggles of a middle-class family in early 20th-century America. The story centers around the family of Mr. William C. Adams, a successful, yet aging businessman, and the generational and personal conflicts that arise as he tries to deal with the evolving demands of his children and the changing world around him. Adams' life is turned upside down as he navigates his relationships with his children, each of whom has different views on life and the future, and his wife, who is caught between traditional values and new societal forces.
The novel explores themes of family dynamics, individual desires versus societal expectations, and the challenges of adjusting to rapid changes in society, particularly in the context of World War I and the shifting social and economic landscape of America. As Adams reflects on his own choices, he struggles to balance his desire for personal fulfillment with the needs of his family. Through its intimate portrayal of family relationships and personal growth, His Family offers a poignant meditation on the conflict between duty and individual desires, the importance of understanding different perspectives within a family, and the evolving nature of American society during a time of great change. The novel earned critical acclaim for its sensitive treatment of family life and its deep exploration of character and social issues.
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