Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A British novelist, editor, and critic: Ford Madox Ford was an English writer and editor active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his novels, literary criticism, and his influential role as an editor of literary magazines.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Ford Madox Ford is best known for his novel The Good Soldier.
  • The literary circle of Ford Madox Ford included authors like Ezra Pound and Joseph Conrad.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to his literary style or influence: His name is used to discuss specific literary movements, such as Modernism, or editorial practices.
  • The narrative techniques in Ford Madox Ford's work were groundbreaking for their time.

Variants and Related Words

• Ford (surname): While a common surname, in a literary context it often specifically refers to Ford Madox Ford.
• F. M. Ford: A common abbreviated form of his name.

Synonyms

• Author: A general term for a writer of books.
• Novelist: A writer of novels.
• Editor: A person who prepares material for publication.

Related Idioms or Phrases

Noun

1. English writer and editor (1873-1939)