Ford Madox Ford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ford Madox Ford
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Dec 17, 1873(1873-12-17)
Age	151
Date Of Death	1939-06-26
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Ford Madox Ford Biography

Ford Madox Ford is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 17, 1873 in England, United Kingdom. A British writer, poet editor, writer, and literary critic, he’s best famous for his novel of 1915, The Good Soldier. Other works of his are The Fifth Queen trilogy and the Parade’s End series.

He was the founder of the famous literary journal, The English Review, in 1908. The journal was a publication of the work of H.G. Wells as well as other prominent authors.

The birthplace of the Hueffer family was Ford Hermann Hueffer; he as well as his two siblings are the kids of Oliver Hueffer and Frances Hueffer. Ford had a domestic union that he had with Stella Brown that lasted nine years and culminated in the birth of one daughter, Christine who was born in 1920.

Ford Madox Ford Net Worth

Ford Madox Ford is one of the richest Novelist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ford Madox Ford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His first novel, The Shifting of the Fire in 1892.

Hueffer wrote British propaganda material throughout World War I and allegedly changed his name to Ford due to the fact that Hueffer was associated with German affiliations.

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Who is Ford Madox Ford Dating?

According to our records, Ford Madox Ford married to Elsie Martindale (m. ?–1939). As of December 1, 2023, Ford Madox Ford’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Ford Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Ford Madox Ford celebrates birthday on December 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Ford Madox Ford

1. Ford Madox Ford was an English writer and publisher.
2. He was born on December 17, 1873.
3. His real name was Ford Hermann Hueffer.
4. He co-founded the literary magazine The English Review in 1908.
5. His most famous work is the novel “The Good Soldier.”
6. He served in World War I as a Lieutenant in the British Army.
7. He wrote over 80 books during his career.
8. He died on June 26, 1939 at the age of 65.
9. His writing style influenced modernist literature.
10. He was known for his use of unreliable narrators and non-linear storytelling techniques.

Why did Ford Madox Ford change his name?

Ford used the name of Ford Madox Hueffer, but changed it to Ford Madox Ford after World War I in 1919, partly to fulfil the terms of a small legacy, partly “because a Teutonic name is in these days disagreeable “, and possibly to avoid further lawsuits from Elsie in the event of his new companion, Stella, being referred …

Why did Ford Madox Ford write the good soldier?

The novel was loosely based on two incidents of adultery and on Ford’s messy personal life. The first edition of The Good Soldier, with original title and different author surname. The novel’s original title was The Saddest Story, but after the onset of World War I the publishers asked Ford for a new title.

Was Ford Madox Ford a modernist?

Abstract. Ford Madox Ford is increasingly recognized as a major Modernist novelist.

Is the good soldier a sad story?

The original title might have been more fitting for a novel that features two mismatched couples, the Ashburnhams and the Dowells, for it is a very sad story indeed. It tells of the consequences of reigning in desires, of the damage caused when these desires are unleashed.

Who wrote Parade's End?

Ford Madox Ford