The Good Soldier

Length: 7 hrs 19 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

The Good Soldier explores the intricate social and sexual dynamics between two couples—one English and one American—through the eyes of the American narrator, John Dowell. As Dowell navigates his confusion and uncertainty, the seemingly perfect Edwardian world begins to unravel, revealing hidden passions and intrigues. This 1915 novel, often hailed as Ford Madox Ford's masterpiece, weaves together themes of death, insanity, and despair with moments of dark comedy, leaving readers questioning the nature of reality.

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