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"No More Parades" is a novel by Ford Madox Ford written before 1925, and is the second book in the "Parade's End" tetralogy. The book is set during World War I and explores the complex relationships between the characters amidst the war's chaos and destruction. The story revolves around Christopher Tietjens, an officer in the British army, who is struggling to cope with the changing values of society and his own personal relationships. He is torn between his love for his unfaithful wife Sylvia and his growing attraction to the independent and progressive Valentine Wannop. As the war rages on, Tietjens' experiences on the front lines and his interactions with other soldiers lead him to question the morality and purpose of the conflict. How will the Tietjens win this war? The book also delves into the themes of class, gender, and politics, as Tietjens navigates a society in transition. With its rich character development and intricate plot, the book provides a deep and insightful exploration of the complexities of war and the human experience.

"Some Do Not...a Novel" is a classic modernist novel written by British author Ford Madox Ford. The novel is set during World War I and is the first in a four-part series known as the "Parade's End" tetralogy. The novel tells the story of Christopher Tietjens, a brilliant but unconventional aristocrat who is trapped in an unhappy marriage with the manipulative Sylvia. As the war rages on, Tietjens struggles to maintain his integrity in the face of societal pressure and the horrors of the battlefield. The novel explores themes of love, honor, duty, and morality, as well as the complexities of relationships and societal expectations. Ford's unique writing style, characterized by shifting perspectives and fragmented narratives, adds to the novel's complexity and depth. Despite its initial mixed reception, "some do not. . ." has since become recognized as a masterpiece of modernist literature, with its exploration of the human psyche and its innovative use of literary techniques. It has been adapted into various forms, including a BBC television series and a stage play.

The Fifth Queen is trilogy of historical novels by English novelist Ford Madox Ford comprising The Fifth Queen: And How She Came to Court (1906), Privy Seal (1907), and The Fifth Queen Crowned (1908). It presents a highly fictionalised account of Katharine Howard's arrival at the Court of Henry VIII, her eventual marriage to the king, and her death. The main strengths of this trilogy are considered by many writer admirers and critics - notably Graham Greene, Alan Judd and William Gass - to be its impressionistic qualities, its creation of a believable approximation of Tudor English and its successful creation of atmosphere.One critic stated that it was clearly a work of literary fiction, inescapable, and should be avoided by any reader who prefers a more opaque style.Graham Greene has written that "in The Fifth Queen Ford tries out the impressionist method." He likens the King to a "shadow" with the story focusing on the struggle between Katharine and Cromwell. Begging the question of whether the King's lighting is more like a stage production than novel, again alluding to a fictionalisation rather than truly historical style.Alan Judd, in his 1991 biography of the author, states that this version does not "hinder the sense of reality" in its effective style portraying a contrivance of Tudor English. He likens the author's dialogue to poetry. (wikipedia.org)