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Deze veelgeprezen tetralogie plaatst de levens van een ouderwetse man van eer wiens wereld wordt verwoest door de Eerste Wereldoorlog. Het beschrijft zijn verwikkelingen met een complexe en manipulatieve echtgenote en onderzoekt de diepgaande impact van de oorlog op de Britse upper class en hun sociale normen. De serie wordt geprezen om zijn modernistische, stream-of-consciousness vertelstijl en zijn diepgaande karakterstudies, die conventionele opvattingen over plicht en moraliteit uitdagen.

Parade's End
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Parade's End - Part Three - A Man Could Stand Up
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  1. Some Do Not

    • 296bladzijden
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    Set against the backdrop of World War I, the novel follows Christopher Tietjens, a brilliant statistician and aristocrat grappling with a troubled marriage and societal changes. As he navigates an affair with a young Suffragette, Tietjens' internal conflict drives him to enlist in the army, motivated by a mix of despair and a desire for purpose. His character embodies the struggles of a fading aristocracy in a transforming Britain, making the narrative both symbolic and deeply human. This classic work is recognized as a significant contribution to twentieth-century literature.

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  2. No More Parades

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    The second in a new, definitive, four volume edition of Ford's masterpiece. A panorama of the First World War, an exploration of time, history and sexuality to rival the visions of Joyce and Proust.

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  3. Parade's End - Part Three - A Man Could Stand Up

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    Set against the backdrop of post-World War I England, this installment of Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy delves into the complexities of love, war, and societal change. The narrative explores the psychological struggles of its characters, reflecting the disillusionment of the era. Ford, a notable figure in early modernist literature, draws on his rich literary heritage and experiences, having influenced many writers through his editorial work. This edition features a new introduction, enhancing the reader's understanding of Ford's significant contributions to literature.

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  4. Koniec defilady

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    Saga o dżentelmenie w najlepszym angielskim stylu I wojna światowa dobiega końca. Valentine Wannop i Christopher Tietjens, wraz z bratem i siostrzenicą Tietjensa, mieszkają w domku w Sussex.Każde z nich, boleśnie doświadczone przez wojnę, niepewne przyszłości, zar�wno swojej, jak i całej Anglii, ma inne spojrzenie na otaczający świat. Gdy rodzinny dom Tietjens�w zostaje wynajęty przypadkowemu Amerykaninowi, a rosnące w posiadłości wielkie drzewo ścięte, okazuje się, że dla ludzi takich jak Tietjensowie, z oddaniem służących swojej ojczyźnie, nie ma miejsca w zdeprawowanym, cywilnym społeczeństwie.Radość z Dnia Zwycięstwa ustępuje miejsca poczuciu niepewności, kt�re przynosi czas pokoju.

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  5. Last Post

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    No More Parades includes - the first reliable text, based on the hand-corrected typescript and first editions - a major critical introduction by Joseph Wiesenfarth, Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of Ford Madox Ford and the Regiment of Women - an account of the novel's composition and reception - annotations explaining historical references, military terms, literary and topical allusions - a full textual apparatus including transcriptions of significant deletions and revisions - a bibliography of further reading. -- cover p. 4.

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