A Man Could Stand Up (Volume 3 of the tetralogy Parade's End) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Armistice Day, Modernist War, and Moral Renewal in Edwardian EnglandBy Madox Ford
Length9h 22m
About this audiobook
A Man Could Stand Up—, the third volume of Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End, turns from the trenches toward the fractured aftermath of war, tracing Christopher Tietjens's attempt to imagine moral and emotional renewal amid social collapse. Written in Ford's characteristically impressionistic, elliptical prose, the novel moves through memory, dialogue, and psychological association rather than conventional plot. Its Armistice Day setting and modernist technique place it beside the major postwar fictions that interrogate patriotism, class, marriage, and the damaged ideals of Edwardian England. Ford Madox Ford, born Ford Hermann Hueffer, was a central figure in literary modernism: novelist, editor, critic, collaborator with Joseph Conrad, and mentor to younger writers. His own service as an officer in the First World War, combined with his deep knowledge of English social codes and his cosmopolitan literary friendships, informs the tetralogy's acute sense of dislocation. Tietjens's divided loyalties reflect Ford's lifelong concern with honor, memory, and historical change. This volume is strongly recommended to readers of modernist fiction, war literature, and psychologically subtle social novels. It rewards close attention and offers one of the most humane portraits of survival after catastrophe.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (269)
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GenreAction and Adventure, General Fiction
Length9 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 20, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Man Could Stand Up (Volume 3 of the tetralogy Parade's End) (Annotated)
113
2Introduction
124
3Synopsis
135
4Historical Context
146
5Author Biography
15Part Three
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6Part One
162
72
17Analysis
83
18Reflection
9Part Two
19Memorable Quotes
102
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