Ernest Hemingway’s ""Big Two-Hearted River"" is a beautifully written short story about Nick Adams, a character representing the author’s alter ego, who seeks solace in the Michigan wilderness after World War I. As Nick fishes in the river, he confronts the trauma of war and the challenges of personal healing. The story’s minimalist prose, attention to nature’s details, and exploration of the human psyche make it a masterpiece of American literature. Hemingway’s deep, contemplative approach to themes of recovery, solitude, and peace resonates deeply with readers.