The Good Soldier
Ford Madox Ford
321 pages
A masterpiece of early Modernism, The Good Soldier tells the story of the unfolding relationships between two couples in the words of an archetypal 'unreliable narrator'. Its portrayal of the destruction of a civilized elite is a work of unforgettable power and literary skill, here accompanied by Ford's important essay 'On Impressionism'.
This short novel, narrated by an unreliable character, reveals a dark side of Edwardian society, challenging readers to question the truth behind the seemingly perfect lives of its characters.