Ford Madox Ford
Ford Madox Ford was an English novelist, poet, critic, and editor whose journals, The English Review and The Transatlantic Review, were instrumental in the development of early 20th-century English literature. He is best known for his novels 'The Good Soldier' and the 'Parade's End' tetralogy.
Books
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1. The Good Soldier
A Tale of Passion
"The Good Soldier" is a tragic tale of two seemingly perfect couples: an American couple and an English couple, who meet at a German spa and share a nine-year friendship. However, underneath the surface, their relationships are far from ideal, filled with infidelity, lies, and deceit. The story is narrated by the American husband, who is the last to realize the intricate web of affairs and betrayals amongst the group. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and the destruction that can result from suppressed emotions and societal pressures.
The 76th Greatest Book of All Time -
2. Parade's End
Some Do Not...
The novel chronicles the life of Christopher Tietjens, an officer in the British Army during World War I, and his complex relationships with two women: his adulterous wife Sylvia and a young suffragette named Valentine. The story is set against the backdrop of a changing society and the devastation of war, exploring themes of duty, honor, and the struggle between traditional values and modernism.
The 373rd Greatest Book of All Time
