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“But to betray her with battalion... That is against decency, against Nature...And for him, Christopher tietjens, to come down to the level of the men you met here!”

Quote by Ford Madox Ford

Book:No More Parades

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No More Parades

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Ford Madox Ford

Ford Madox Ford was an influential British novelist known for his contributions to modernist literature. His works are characterized by complex narrative structures and profound psychological descriptions. Born on December 17, 1873, he passed away on June 26, 1939. more

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