The Good Soldier: A Tale of Passion
Description
This novel masterfully unravels the intricate web of relationships between two couples, one English and one American, set against the backdrop of Edwardian society. Through the eyes of the bewildered narrator, John Dowell, the reader gradually uncovers the hidden passions and deceptions lurking beneath a veneer of respectability. Ford Madox Ford's unique narrative style, characterized by its apparent randomness and the narrator's profound uncertainty, creates a powerful and enduring sense of mystery. Despite its exploration of themes like death, insanity, and despair, the story is punctuated by moments of dark humor, cementing its status as a modern literary classic.
Available Editions
paperback
Broadview Press
Published Jan 2, 2003
368 pages
ISBN: 9781551113814
paperback
Oxford University Press
Published Jan 1, 2012
253 pages
ISBN: 9780199585946
paperback
Book Jungle
Published Sep 27, 2007
188 pages
ISBN: 9781604242089
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Details
First Published
1915
Language
eng
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