An Introduction to Ford Madox FordFor students and readers new to the work of Ford Madox Ford, this volume provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the most complex, important and fascinating authors. Bringing together leading Ford scholars, the volume places Ford's work in the context of significant literary, artistic and historical events and movements. Individual essays consider Ford's theory of literary Impressionism and the impact of the First World War; illuminate The Good Soldier and Parade's End; engage with topics such as the city, gender, national identity and politics; discuss Ford as an autobiographer, poet, propagandist, sociologist, Edwardian and modernist; and show his importance as founding editor of the groundbreaking English Review and transatlantic review. The volume encourages detailed close reading of Ford's writing and illustrates the importance of engaging with secondary sources. |
Contents
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1 Fords Lives | 7 |
2 Ford and Conrad | 23 |
Fords Edwardian Fiction | 37 |
4 Ford and Modernism | 51 |
5 Fords Literary Impressionism | 63 |
6 The Good Soldier | 77 |
7 Ford Among the Movements Magazines and Manifestos | 93 |
10 Parades End | 135 |
11 Ford and the City | 149 |
12 Ford and Gender | 163 |
13 Ford and National Identity | 177 |
14 Ford and Politics | 189 |
Guide to Further Reading | 201 |
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