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Informationen zum Autor Ford Madox Ford (1873-1939) was a prominent English author and editor, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century literature. His works span various genres, including novels, short stories, and essays, and he is particularly renowned for his innovative narrative techniques and deep exploration of character and society. Some of notable works are "The Good Soldier" (1915): Perhaps his most famous work, this novel is celebrated for its innovative narrative style and exploration of themes such as deception and betrayal. It is often regarded as a classic of modernist literature. "Parade's End" (1924-1928): A tetralogy that includes "Some Do Not," "No More Parades," "A Man Could Stand Up," and "Last Post." This series is noted for its portrayal of the impact of World War I on British society and its sophisticated narrative technique. "The Fifth Queen" (1906): A historical novel set in the Tudor period, showcasing Ford's ability to blend historical detail with imaginative storytelling. "The Queen Who Flew: A Fairy Tale" (1936): A departure from his more serious works, this fairy tale highlights his versatility and ability to engage with different genres. Ford Madox Ford's innovative approach to narrative and his exploration of modernist themes have left a lasting impact on literature. Despite facing some challenges in his later years, Ford's contributions to literature have cemented his place as a significant figure in 20th-century English literature. He passed away on June 26, 1939, but his legacy endures through his influential and thought-provoking writing. Klappentext At the fashionable German spa town Bad Nauheim, two wealthy, fin de siecle couples -- one British, the other American -- meet for their yearly assignation. As their story moves back and forth in time between 1902 and 1914, the fragile surface propriety of the pre -- World War I society in which these four characters live is ruptured -- revealing deceit, hatred, infidelity, and betrayal. "The Good Soldier" is Edward Ashburnham, who, as an adherent to the moral code of the English upper class, is nonetheless consumed by a passion for women younger than his wife -- a stoic but fallible figure in what his American friend, John Dowell, calls "the saddest story I ever heard." Zusammenfassung At the fashionable German spa town Bad Nauheim! two wealthy! fin de siecle couples -- one British! the other American -- meet for their yearly assignation. As their story moves back and forth in time between 1902 and 1914! the fragile surface propriety of the pre -- World War I society in which these four characters live is ruptured -- revealing deceit! hatred! infidelity! and betrayal. "The Good Soldier" is Edward Ashburnham! who! as an adherent to the moral code of the English upper class! is nonetheless consumed by a passion for women younger than his wife -- a stoic but fallible figure in what his American friend! John Dowell! calls "the saddest story I ever heard." ...
