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The Good Soldier
EAN : 9782382744857
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EAN : 9782382744857
Paru le : 3 mai 2022
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- EAN13 : 9782382744857
- Réf. éditeur : 233025
- Date Parution : 3 mai 2022
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 140
- Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:8 mm
- Poids : 230gr
- Résumé : "The Good Soldier" by Ford Madox Ford is a complex narrative exploring the intricacies of human relationships, deception, and the facade of societal norms. The story is recounted by John Dowell, an American who reflects on his long-standing friendship with the Ashburnhams, an English couple, and his own wife, Florence. Set against the backdrop of European spas and the genteel society of the early 20th century, the novel delves into the hidden lives and emotional turmoil of its characters. Dowell describes his seemingly idyllic friendship with Captain Edward Ashburnham and his wife, Leonora, which spans nine years. However, beneath the surface of their cordial interactions lies a web of infidelity, betrayal, and unspoken truths. Florence, who is portrayed as fragile and in need of constant care due to a heart condition, is revealed to have been unfaithful, engaging in an affair with Edward. Leonora, on the other hand, is depicted as a woman of strength and control, managing her husband's affairs and maintaining the appearance of a perfect marriage despite her own emotional suffering. The narrative structure is non-linear, reflecting Dowell's attempt to make sense of the events and his own role in the unfolding drama. Through his introspection, the novel raises questions about the nature of truth, the reliability of memory, and the moral complexities of human behavior. Ford's work is a poignant exploration of the contradictions and hidden depths of human relationships, leaving readers to ponder the true nature of the characters' lives and the stories they tell themselves.
- Biographie : Ford Madox Ford (17 December 1873 - 26 June 1939) 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 and American literature. Ford is now remembered for his novels The Good Soldier (1915), the Parade's End tetralogy (1924-1928) and The Fifth Queen trilogy (1906-1908). The Good Soldier is frequently included among the great literature of the 20th century, including the Modern Library 100 Best Novels.
