The Good Soldier: A Tale of Passion is a seminal work in twentieth-century British literature by the renowned author Ford Madox Ford. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, this tragicomic novel explores the complex interrelationships between two couples—one American and one British—tracing the disintegration of both their marriages through the eyes of narrator John Dowell. The narrative offers a keen critique of societal norms and values of the time, depicting passion and intrigue with an ironic lens.

The Broadview edition presents the original text from the 1915 publication by John Lane and The Bodley Head, alongside supplementary materials including other writings by Ford Madox Ford such as “On Heaven,” excerpts from his critical study on Henry James, and essays on impressionism and techniques. Contemporary reviews and Ezra Pound’s obituary of Ford Madox Ford provide additional context for readers.