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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Good Soldier

by Ford Madox Ford
Aggregate Editorial Score43/100
Guardian 100 Best Novels
Published 1915198 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Ford Madox Ford's The Good Soldier (1915) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. An American narrator, years later, gradually reveals the true story of two outwardly perfect couples whose entanglements of passion and betrayal destroy them all. Ford's masterpiece of the unreliable narrator is one of the greatest technical achievements in the English novel. Themes of unreliable narrator, betrayal, passion run through the work. The book has received recognition from Guardian 100 Best Novels 1915.

Book Details

AuthorFord Madox Ford
Published1915
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages198
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780141441672
Editorial Score43/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

Guardian 100 Best Novels
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191521
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Ford Madox Ford
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Good Soldier about?

An American narrator, years later, gradually reveals the true story of two outwardly perfect couples whose entanglements of passion and betrayal destroy them all. Ford's masterpiece of the unreliable narrator is one of the greatest technical achievements in the English novel.

Who wrote The Good Soldier?

The Good Soldier was written by Ford Madox Ford, from United Kingdom. First published in 1915.

What awards has The Good Soldier won?

The Good Soldier has received the following awards and honours: Guardian 100 Best Novels 1915.

Is The Good Soldier worth reading?

The Good Soldier is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in unreliable narrator, betrayal, passion.

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What category is The Good Soldier?

The Good Soldier is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Good Soldier from?

The Good Soldier originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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