Ford Madox Ford

Joseph Conrad (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Depths of Modernist Fiction: A Comprehensive Study of Literary Themes in the Works of Joseph Conrad
Redaktion: Ford, Ford Madox

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Joseph Conrad," Ford Madox Ford constructs a nuanced and intricate portrait of one of the most significant literary figures of the early 20th century. Through a blend of biographical insight and literary critique, Ford explores Conrad's complex narratives, rich thematic preoccupations, and his distinctive stylistic innovations. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, Ford emphasizes how Conrad's experiences as a sailor and v©migrv© inform his exploration of imperialism, morality, and human psychology, thus establishing him as a precursor to modernist thought. The book is imbued with Ford'Äôs own literary influences, reflecting the vibrant cross-currents of fin-de-siv®cle literature, making it a key text for understanding both Ford and Conrad's contributions to the literary canon. Ford Madox Ford, a pivotal figure in the Modernist movement and a close contemporary of Conrad, was deeply influenced by his interactions with the author. As a writer and editor, Ford'Äôs literary career gave him a unique vantage point from which to appreciate Conrad's genius. Their friendship and shared artistic values reveal the undercurrents of collaboration and mutual respect, informing every page of Ford's analysis. This work is highly recommended for readers seeking deeper comprehension of not only Joseph Conrad's legacy but also of the transformational literary landscape of the early 20th century. Ford'Äôs eloquent prose not only celebrates Conrad's achievements but also invites readers to ponder the intricate connections between life and literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 155
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. August 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066367282
• Artikelnr.: 62540812

Autorenporträt

Ford Madox Ford (1873-1939) was born Ford Hermann Hueffer in Kent, England. He was a prolific novelist, poet, critic, and editor whose influential journals The English Review and The Transatlantic Review promoted the work of such writers as Thomas Hardy, H. G. Wells, Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, Gertrude Stein, and Ernest Hemingway, and debuted works of Ezra Pound, Wyndham Lewis, and D. H. Lawrence. The Good Soldier was published in 1915-the year Ford enlisted in the army where he served as an infantry officer during the Battle of the Somme and at the Ypres Salient. Ford is also known for Parade's End, a series of four novels about his experiences during the First World War. The Good Soldier is counted among the greatest works of literature of the twentieth century.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. C'est toi qui dors dans l'ombre, o sacré souvenir
2. Excellency? A few goats
3. It is above all to make you see
4. That, too, is romance
Appendix.