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“Higher than the beasts, lower than the angels, stuck in our idiot Eden.”

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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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