Ford Madox Ford, originally named Ford Hermann Hueffer, was a major figure in early 20th-century literature (born 1873, died 1939). Here's a breakdown of his impressive career:
The Man and His Circles:
- Born into an artistic family: He was the grandson of Pre-Raphaelite painter Ford Madox Brown and son of a music critic.
- Early start: Wrote his first novel at the young age of 18.
- Influential editor: Founded literary journals like The English Review and The Transatlantic Review, which published works by important writers of the time.
The Writer:
- Genre-bender: Ford Madox Ford wrote novels, poems, and literary criticism.
- Collaborative spirit: Notably collaborated with Joseph Conrad on novels like "The Inheritors" and "Romance."
- Renowned works: Some of his most famous works include "The Good Soldier" (considered a masterpiece of unreliable narration), the tetralogy "Parade's End" (a powerful depiction of World War I), and "The Fifth Queen" trilogy (historical fiction).
The Rest:
- Name change: After World War I, he changed his name from Ford Madox Hueffer for various reasons, including distancing himself from German roots during wartime.
- Impactful figure: Ford Madox Ford is remembered as a major influence on modernist literature and a champion of other writers.
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