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“If for nine years I have possessed a goodly apple that is rotten at the core and discover its rottenness only in nine years and six months less four days, isn't it true to say that for nine years I possessed a goodly apple?”

Quote by Ford Madox Ford

Work

The Good Soldier

The story follows the enigmatic and seemingly perfect Captain John Dowell, whose marriage to his wife Florence is a subject of much speculation. The novel is renowned for its complex narrative technique, which includes the use of multiple narrators and shifting perspectives, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue around the characters' true motivations and actions. more

Author

Ford Madox Ford
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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