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A Man Could Stand Up-
Hardcover
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025819457
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Man Could Stand Up- is the powerful third volume of Ford Madox Ford's landmark modernist tetralogy, Parade's End. Set during the final stages of the First World War and the immediate aftermath of the Armistice, the novel masterfully juxtaposes the claustrophobic, psychological intensity of the trenches with the chaotic celebration of peace in London. The narrative follows the stoic Christopher Tietjens as he endures the physical and mental strain of frontline combat, while simultaneously tracing the experiences of Valentine Wannop, the young suffragette who represents a new era of hope and social change.
Through its innovative use of interior monologue and shifting perspectives, Ford captures the profound sense of dislocation felt by a generation caught between the rigid traditions of the Edwardian past and the uncertain future of the post-war world. As the title suggests, the work explores the yearning for a world where a man can finally stand tall, free from the literal and metaphorical constraints of the battlefield. This novel remains an essential piece of war literature, offering a sophisticated and deeply moving portrait of human resilience and the end of an era.
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