Parade's End - Part One - Some Do Not

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this novel explores the complexities of love, duty, and societal change through its protagonist, Christopher Tietjens. As part one of the acclaimed Parade's End tetralogy, it delves into themes of modernism and the impact of war on personal relationships. The author, Ford Madox Ford, whose literary lineage and editorial prowess shaped early modernist literature, brings rich character development and a nuanced narrative style to this significant work, which has also been adapted into a BBC drama.