Ford Madox Ford's monumental work, The Parade's End Tetralogy, consists of four novels - Some Do Not, No More Parades, A Man Could Stand Up, and Last Post - which collectively offer a profound exploration of love, war, and societal change during World War I. Ford's writing style is characterized by its intricate prose, psychological depth, and innovative narrative techniques, such as fragmented chronology and shifting perspectives, a reflection of the modernist movement of the time. Set against the backdrop of the war-torn Europe, the Tetralogy delves into the complex inner lives of its characters, grappling with themes of loyalty, morality, and the impact of historical events on personal relationships. The work stands as a significant contribution to English literature, showcasing Ford's masterful storytelling and keen insight into human nature. Ford Madox Ford's own experiences as a soldier during WWI and his disillusionment with the war likely inspired the creation of this epic literary work. The Parade's End Tetralogy is a must-read for anyone interested in intricate character studies, historical fiction, and the lasting effects of war on individuals and society.
Originally published in 1982. The songs on which this study is based were once vibrant in the throats and ears and minds of living people. This book examines the songs and their meanings in relation to the lives of those people, and relates them to the cultural tradition and practice of which they were an integral part. The art of village song represents a sense of cohesiveness and mutual identity around local patterns of kinship, social groupings, territorial orientations and cultural relationships. The actual ways in which songs were part of village life is of course highly problematic, but this book endeavours, most of all, to present an understanding of the place of song in the social life of villagers.
Parade's End is a tetralogy by Ford Madox. The four novels were originally published under the titles: Some Do Not ... (1924), No More Parades (1925), A Man Could Stand Up — (1926), and Last Post (or The Last Post in the USA) (1928). It is set mainly in England and on the Western Front in World War I, where Ford served as an officer in the Welsh Regiment, a life vividly depicted in the novels. The novels chronicle the life of Christopher Tietjens, a brilliant government statistician from a wealthy landowning family who is serving in the British Army during World War I. His wife Sylvia is a flippant socialite who seems intent on ruining him. Tietjens may or may not be the father of his wife's child. Meanwhile, his incipient affair with Valentine Wannop, a high-spirited pacifist and suffragette, has not been consummated, despite what all their friends believe. The two central novels follow Tietjens in the army in France and Belgium, as well as Sylvia and Valentine in their separate paths over the course of the war. Ford Madox Ford ( 1873 – 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 literature. He is now remembered best for his publications The Good Soldier, the Parade's End tetralogy and The Fifth Queen trilogy.
Ford Madox Ford's 'Parade's End: The Complete Tetralogy' is a monumental work that delves into the complexities of love, war, and societal change during the tumultuous period of World War I. The tetralogy follows the life of Christopher Tietjens, a man torn between duty and desire, as he navigates the shifting landscapes of his personal life and society at large. Ford's distinctive writing style, characterized by its introspective and psychological depth, offers a profound exploration of human emotions and the impact of war on individuals. The intricate narrative structure and rich character development make this work a masterful piece of modernist literature. Ford Madox Ford, a British writer and editor, drew inspiration from his own experiences serving in the war when creating 'Parade's End'. His keen observations of human nature and the effects of war on individuals add a layer of authenticity to the novel, making it a compelling and emotionally resonant read. Ford's command of language and ability to capture the nuances of human relationships make 'Parade's End' a classic of twentieth-century literature. I highly recommend 'Parade's End: The Complete Tetralogy' to readers interested in immersive and thought-provoking literature that explores the complexities of human nature, love, and war. Ford's masterful storytelling and profound insights into the human condition make this tetralogy a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of war on individuals and society.
A pioneering author of fantasy literature and the mentor of Lewis Carroll, George MacDonald produced a diverse body of works, including realist novels, children’s fantasy classics, innovative short stories, leading poetry and a range of non-fiction texts. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents MacDonald’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to MacDonald’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 37 novels, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the Victorian texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works such as THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry and the short stories * Rare short stories often missed out of collections * Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read * Includes MacDonald’s non-fiction – spend hours exploring the author’s complete works * Special bonus biography – discover MacDonald’s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with improved texts and a brief biography CONTENTS: The Novels Phantastes David Elginbrod Adela Cathcart The Portent Alec Forbes of Howglen Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood Guild Court Robert Falconer The Seaboard Parish At the Back of the North Wind Ranald Bannerman’s Boyhood Wilfrid Cumbermede The Vicar’s Daughter The Princess and the Goblin The History of Gutta Percha Willie, the Working Genius The Wise Woman: A Parable Malcolm St. George and St. Michael Thomas Wingfold, Curate The Marquis of Lossie Paul Faber, Surgeon Sir Gibbie Mary Marston Warlock O’ Glenwarlock Weighed and Wanting The Day Boy and the Night Girl Donal Grant The Princess and Curdie What’s Mine’s Mine Home Again The Elect Lady The Flight of the Shadow A Rough Shaking There and Back Heather and Snow Lilith Salted with Fire The Shorter Fiction Dealings with the Fairies Works of Fancy and Imagination The Gifts of the Child Christ and Other Tales Far Above Rubies The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The Poetry Introduction to MacDonald’s Poetry List of Poems in Chronological Order List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Non-Fiction Unspoken Sermons England’s Antiphon The Miracles of Our Lord Preface: ‘Letters from Hell’ by Valdemar Adolph Thisted The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke: A Study with the Test of the Folio of 1623 Unspoken Sermons, Second Series Preface: ‘For the Right’ by Karl Emil Franzos, 1888 Unspoken Sermons, Third Series Preface: ‘A Cabinet of Gems, Cut and Polished by Sir Philip Sidney’ The Hope of the Gospel A Dish of Orts Beautiful Thoughts from George MacDonald The Biographies George MacDonald, a Biographical and Critical Appreciation by Joseph Johnson George MacDonald by Annie Matheson
