Ford Madox Ford

Some Do Not (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

An intoxicating dance of love and war. When Christopher Tietjens - a brilliant mathematician trapped in a marriage with his unfaithful wife, Sylvia - encounters Valentine, a young Suffragette, his life takes an unexpected turn. Yet before they can fully surrender to their feelings, duty calls Christopher back to his regiment in World War I. As amnesia from shell shock consumes him upon his return to London, he confronts not just personal upheaval but a society confronting catastrophe, violence, and power struggles. The first novel in the 'Parade's End' series and an unforgettable exploration of time and humanity during one of history's critical moments, 'Some Do Not' is ideal for all fans of romance and war fiction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGA Egmont
• Seitenzahl: 426
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788728410455
• Artikelnr.: 67247879

Autorenporträt

Born in Wimbledon, Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (1873 - 1939) was a prolific poet, novelist, and literary critic, who would become better known by his pen-name, Ford Madox Ford. The grandson of the artist, Ford Madox Brown, he was educated firstly in Kent, before being accepted at the University College School in London.At the age of 21, Ford eloped with his childhood sweetheart, Elsie Martindale. After living at several houses, they finally settled in Winchelsea. There, Ford befriended a number of authors living locally, including HG Wells and Henry James. However, it was Joseph Conrad with whom he decided to collaborate, writing a pirate novel titled 'Romance'. After a nervous breakdown, Ford went to recover in Germany, which laid the foundations for 'The Good Soldier¿.On returning to England, he founded 'The English Review' magazine, before being sent to fight in World War I. When the war finished, Ford spent the rest of his life travelling and writing. He leaves behind him more than 80 books and numerous poems.