On the Writing of Auditory Impressionism in Ford's Parade's End
Ford Madox Ford's tetralogy Parade's End focuses on the soundscape of the front lines of World War I,presenting the battlefield conditions through auditory impressionism to criticize the tragic consequences of the war and reveal social contradictions and conflicts.The diverse soundscapes on the battlefield reflect the social realities of the specific period,when sounds of resistance,de-struction,and silence constitute rich auditory impressions that evoke strong emotional resonances in readers.Through the narrative of auditory impressionism,Ford constructs a multi-dimensional auditory space that vividly shows the real historical environment,social atmosphere,and psychological states of characters,and conducts a profound reflection and critique of the war.The close integration of auditory impressionism with various narrative techniques results in a unique non-linear narrative structure,providing the readers with new perspectives for deep insights into the history and human nature.This kind of writing is an organic fusion of literary impressionism,war literature,and modernist literature,representing a distinctive literary writing paradigm with unique characteristics.
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