Bøger af Ford Madox Ford

A story which traces the history of a house and a family at the time of World War I. This is a picture of Edwardian England at its most opulent. Exploring the themes of love, honour and betrayal, this contemporary of Henry James and Joseph Conrad shows himself their equal in literary skill.

Klassiker. „DETTE ER DEN SØRGELIGSTE HISTORIE, JEG NOGEN SINDE HAR HØRT." Således begynder Ford Madox Ford sin berømte klassiker Den gode soldat. En sørgelig historie; men det er også en fremragende skildring af lidenskabernes spil i et miljø, hvor konventioner, etikette og sociale ambitioner lægger et stramt diktat ned over menneskelivet. I ni år har John og Florence Dowell tilbragt deres somre på et mondænt kursted i Bad Nauheim. Her har de sluttet venskab med ægteparret Ashburnham – et på overfladen distingveret og velfungerende engelsk par, som dog i virkeligheden har voldsomme problemer. I kampen for at bevare ægteskabet, og facaden, tager de alle midler i brug – også andre mennesker. Snart bliver også John og Florence involveret i dette spil, og tæppet kan gå op for sidste akt af den ashburnhamske tragedie.Den gode soldat udkom oprindelig i 1915. Den er sidenhen havnet på både Modern Library's 100 Best Novels, The Observer's 100 Greatest Novels of All Time, og The Guardian's 1000 novels everyone must read.FORD MADOX FORD (1873-1939) blev født ind i en tyskengelsk kunstnerslægt, der blandt andet talte maleren Ford Madox Brown og musikkritikeren Francis Hueffer. Ford førte arven videre og figurerede livet igennem i det internationale kunstnermiljø. Han var medstifter af de betydningsfulde litteraturtidsskrifter The English Review og The Transatlantic Review, arbejdede tæt sammen med forfattervennen Joseph Conrad og blev endvidere i 1920’erne en del af den kreds af modernistiske forfattere, der samlede sig omkring Gertrude Stein i Paris.Ford var uhyre produktiv og nåede at udsende mere end 80 bøger. Foruden hovedværket Den gode soldat kan bl.a. nævnes den succesrige romancyklus Parade’s End (1924-28), der trækker på Fords egne erfaringer fra 1. Verdenskrig.

In The Soul of London (1905) Ford Madox Ford (1873-1939) gives a vivid impression of the excitement and challenge of the greatest city of modern times.In its evocation of the growth of London over the centuries and the bewildering variety of the city scene by day and night, the glamour and frivolity of its 'high' life and the hardship and endurance of its working people The Soul of London displays a stylishness and humanity which make it a work of imaginative literature and not a guide book. It is also a prophetic survey of the way modernsociety was developing, and foreshadows the social isolation, anonymity and alienation which were to transform the forms and substance of literature in the twentieth century.

A fascinating study of the English national character, examining its history, literature, and social structure. Ideal for readers interested in sociology and cultural anthropology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This novel tells the story of Tarr, a bohemian artist living in Paris, and his relationships with two women, one English and one French. Through vivid descriptions of life in the Parisian art world and the English countryside, the book explores themes of love, identity, and artistic expression. Ford's modernist sensibility, his skillful use of language, and his psychological insight make this a must-read for anyone interested in the literature of the early 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Explore the beauty and mystery of the natural world with this collection of poems from modernist writer Ford Madox Ford. Originally published in 1929, this book is a tribute to the power and majesty of the stars, the moon, and the night sky. Accompanied by stunning illustrations by contemporary artists, these poems are a feast for the senses and a celebration of the beauty of the world around us.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book provides an insightful analysis of the paintings and poetry of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a leading figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The author, Ford Madox Ford, was a prominent writer and editor in his own right, and his close relationship with Rossetti gives his observations a special significance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A comprehensive collection of romantic works by two literary giants of the early 20th century. This volume includes Conrad's acclaimed novella 'Heart of Darkness', as well as several other stories and essays by both authors.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A comprehensive collection of poems by one of the most innovative and influential writers of the early 20th century, this book showcases Ford's striking range of styles and subjects, from classic forms to experimental free verse, and from love poetry to war poetry. With an introduction by the editor and extensive notes on each poem, it offers a unique window into Ford's poetic vision and his place in literary history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This novel portrays the complicated relationships among England, France, and Germany during the years leading up to World War I. The story is told from the perspective of various characters from each country, highlighting the cultural differences and tensions that existed between them. Through vivid descriptions and insightful commentary, Ford Madox Ford weaves a compelling and thought-provoking narrative.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Homage to Catalonia"" is George Orwell's riveting account ofhis experiences in the Spanish Civil War, but don't expect anysunbathing on the beaches of Barcelona! This is no ordinarytravel memoir. Orwell, better known for sending chills down ourspines with '1984', now takes us on a different kind of journey -one where bullets replace postcards and comradeship is the onlysouvenir worth bringing back. Dive into the heart of politicalturmoil, where Orwell's wit meets the gritty reality of war, anddiscover a side of Spain that no tourist brochure will ever showyou. Get ready for a holiday from your typical history book - thisone comes with a side of revolution!

The Good Soldier: A Tale of Passion is a 1915 Novel by English Novelist: Ford Madox Ford. It is set just before World War I and chronicles the tragedy of Edward Ashburnham, the soldier to whom the title refers, and his own seemingly perfect marriage and that of two American friends. The novel is told using a series of flashbacks in non-chronological order, a literary technique that formed part of Ford's pioneering view of literary impressionism. Ford employs the device of the unreliable narrator to great effect as the main character gradually reveals a version of events that is quite different from what the introduction leads the reader to believe. The novel was loosely based on two incidents of adultery and on Ford's messy personal life.

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The Fifth Queen trilogy is a series of connected historical novels by English novelist Ford Madox Ford. It consists of three novels, The Fifth Queen; And How She Came to Court (1906), Privy Seal (1907) and The Fifth Queen Crowned (1908), which present a highly fictionalised account of Katharine Howard's arrival at the Court of Henry VIII, her eventual marriage to the king, and her death. The Fifth Queen trilogy has an omniscient narrator. Katharine Howard is introduced in the first book as a devout Roman Catholic, impoverished, young noblewoman escorted by her fiery cousin Thomas Culpeper. By accident, she comes to the attention of the king, in a minor way at first, is helped to a position as a lady in waiting for the then bastard Lady Mary, Henry's eldest daughter, by her old Latin tutor Nicholas Udal. Udal is a spy for Thomas Cromwell, the Lord Privy Seal. As Katharine becomes involved with the many calculating, competing, and spying members of Henry VIII's Court, she gradually rises, almost against her will, in Court. She is brought more to the attention of the King, becomes involved with him, is used by Cromwell, Bishop Gardiner and Thomas Cranmer as well as the less powerful though more personally attached Nicholas Throckmorton. Her connection to the latter puts her in some peril, as in January 1554 he is suspected of complicity in Wyatt's Rebellion and arrested, during which time Katherine is also briefly implicated. Katharine's forthrightness, devotion to the Old Faith and learning are what make her attractive to the King, along with her youth and physical beauty. This is in direct contradiction to the way historians view the historical personage herself; that is, as a flighty and flirtatious young woman with few other redeeming qualities.

The Last Post is a novel by Ford Madox Ford, first published in 1928. Set in the years following World War I, the book tells the story of a group of British expatriates living in France. The central character is Christopher Tietjens, a former soldier who is now a government statistician. Tietjens is torn between his loyalty to his unfaithful wife Sylvia and his growing affection for a young suffragette named Valentine Wannop. Against this backdrop of personal drama, the novel explores larger themes of love, loyalty, and the aftermath of war. Ford's prose is noted for its psychological depth and complex characterizations, and The Last Post is no exception. The novel is also noted for its depiction of the changing social and political landscape of post-war Europe, as well as its commentary on the role of women in society. Overall, The Last Post is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a tumultuous era in history. It is widely regarded as one of Ford's most important works, and continues to be studied and admired by readers and scholars alike.This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Leonora and Edward Ashburnham were good people from England, as John Dowell, the narrator of this tale, explains: and Dowell and his wife, Florence -- leisured Americans of solid stock -- were, like their English friends, a model couple.For a dozen years, the foursome cultivated and maintained a friendship reinforced with yearly meetings at a fashionable German health resort, which Dowell visited with his ailing wife and the Asburnhams traveled to because of Edward's heart problems. Their marriages seemed exemplary studies of permanence, stability, and tranquility. That is, until the day Dowell learned that for the previous nine years his wife had been the mistress of his friend Captain Ashburnham, the apparently honorable good soldier.A provocative study of deception and betrayal and of convention and desire, The Good Soldier was also formally innovative. Along with Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, this powerful novel -- first published in 1915 -- has earned him a reputation as one of the major writers of the 20th century.

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The Magister Udal sat in the room of his inn in Paris, where customarily the King of France lodged such envoys as came at his expense. He had been sent there to Latinise the letters that passed between Sir Thomas Wyatt and the King's Ministers of France, for he was esteemed the most learned man in these islands. He had groaned much at being sent there, for he must leave in England so many loves-the great, blonde Margot Poins, that was maid to Katharine Howard; the tall, swaying Katharine Howard herself; Judge Cantre's wife that had fed him well; and two other women, with all of whom he had succeeded easily or succeeded in no wise at all. But the mission was so well paid-with as many crowns the day as he had had groats for teaching the Lady Mary of England-that fain he had been to go. Moreover, it was by way of being a favour of Privy Seal's. The magister had written for him a play in English; the rich post was the reward-and it was an ill thing, a thing the magister dreaded, to refuse the favours of Privy Seal. He consoled himself with the thought that the writing of letters in Latin might wash from his mouth the savour of the play he had written in the vulgar tongue.

The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story (1901) is a quasi-science fiction novel on which Ford Madox Ford and Joseph Conrad collaborated. It looks at society's mental evolution and what is gained and lost in the process. Written before the first World War, its themes of corruption and the effect of the 20th Century on British aristocracy appeared to predict history. In the novel, the metaphor of the "fourth dimension" is used to explain a societal shift from a generation of people who have traditional values of interdependence, being overtaken by a modern generation who believe in expediency, callously using political power to bring down the old order. Its narrator is an aspiring writer who himself makes a similar transition at a personal level only to feel he has lost everything. The Inheritors contains the themes that preoccupied both its authors in their respective bodies of work. Themes of universality and the corruptibility of human nature, loneliness, isolation, self-deception, and the outworkings of a character's flaws are signatures found throughout most of Joseph Conrad's writings. In Ford Madox Ford's work, both The Good Soldier and Parade's End published much later, depict a long undisturbed English aristocracy confused and bewildered by the arrival of the 20th century. in the midst of an impassive, inscrutable universe.This classic title has been published by RADLEY BOOKS. Each RADLEY CLASSIC is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure. Special attention is given to legible fonts and adequate letter sizing, correct line length for readability, generous margins and triple lead (lavish line separation); plus we do not allow any mistakes/changes/additions to creep into the author's words.Visit RADLEY BOOKS at www.radleybooks.com (or search RADLEY CLASSIC on Amazon) to see more classic book titles in this series.