THE CONVERSATION: Who are the worst fathers in literature?

Literature has long portrayed messed-up families. As poet Philip Larkin famously wrote, “They f*** you up, your mum and dad. / They may not mean to, but they do.” In honour of this rich vein of dysfunction, we asked experts to nominate the worst literary fathers and mothers. Today we delve into dads. Next, we will turn to mothers.

My dad and sister died 19 days apart. My other siblings helped me with my grief.

wn.com - 27/Nov 14:24

The author (third from the left on the couch) always got along with her siblings. Courtesy of the authorAfter my parents divorced, my dad had more...

My dad and sister died 19 days apart. My other siblings helped me with my grief.

wn.com - 27/Nov 14:24

The author (third from the left on the couch) always got along with her siblings. Courtesy of the authorAfter my parents divorced, my dad had more...

'Falls hopelessly short' - Project Motor Racing's troubled start

the-race.com - 26/Nov 12:26

The new Project Motor Racing game went from pre-release hype to a post-launch crisis in a matter of hours - with its chief admitting they "effed up"....

Grief: I've lost my dad, my mum and my sisters. I've learned we all need a space to talk

thejournal.ie - 28/Nov 07:00

Emma Rock is walking in the Irish Hospice Foundation’s Never Forgotten Night Walk this evening.

Grief: I've lost my dad, my mum and my sisters. I've learned we all need a space to talk

thejournal.ie - 28/Nov 07:00

Emma Rock is walking in the Irish Hospice Foundation’s Never Forgotten Night Walk this evening.

From mushairas, Bollywood to Booker winner: Lucknow becomes a hub for literary lovers

hindustantimes.com - 26/Nov 12:26

Literary calendar is packed with upcoming events including the Kaushala Literature Festival, Metaphor Lucknow Litfest, Repertwahr Festival and Kabir...

Who cares for the carers when they need support?

thecanary.co - 23/Nov 14:50

In May 1989, I sustained serious spinal cord injuries in a suicide attempt. When I was finally discharged, I went home to my mum, dad and brother. But...

Fathers Drinking Alcohol Before Conception Could Lead To Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Finds Study

wn.com - 00:13

Fathers drinking alcohol prior to conception could be linked to brain and facial defects in their offspring, new research suggests, putting the onus...

Fathers Drinking Alcohol Before Conception Could Lead To Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Finds Study

wn.com - 00:13

Fathers drinking alcohol prior to conception could be linked to brain and facial defects in their offspring, new research suggests, putting the onus...

State needs to spend €50bn on climate action up to 2050, warns Central Bank

the irish times - 26/Nov 15:56

‘We are no longer on a trajectory towards the very worst-case scenarios once feared’

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THE CONVERSATION: Who are the worst fathers in literature?

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