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The Good Soldier is a novel by Ford Madox Ford, first published in 1915. It is narrated by John Dowell, who recounts the complex and tragic relationships between two couples—the Dowells and the Ashburnhams—over a period of years. The story is told in a non-linear fashion, with the narrator gradually revealing hidden truths and deceptions. The novel is noted for its sophisticated narrative technique and its exploration of themes such as honor, passion, and the fragility of social conventions. It is frequently studied as an example of literary modernism and unreliable narration.
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