A quasi-science fiction book called The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story (1901) was co-written by Joseph Conrad and Ford Madox Ford. Its themes of corruption and the impact of the 20th century on the British nobility were foreseen because it was written before to the First World War. William Heinemann published it initially in London, and McClure, Phillips and Company later that same year published it in New York. The "fourth dimension" metaphor is used in the book to explain how a traditional generation of individuals with values of interdependence has been replaced by a more contemporary generation that values expediency and uses political power callously to overthrow the status quo. The story's narrator, an aspiring writer, experiences a similar transformation in his own life but ends up feeling as though he has lost everything.
Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British novelist and short-story writer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and is best known for his works "Heart of Darkness" and "Lord Jim." Conrad's writing explores themes of imperialism, colonialism, and the human experience in a rapidly changing world.
Ford M. Hueffer (1873-1939), later known as Ford Madox Ford, was an English novelist, poet, and editor. He is best known for his novel "The Good Soldier" and for co-founding the literary magazine "The English Review." Ford's writing also explores themes of human psychology and the complexities of modern life.
Conrad and Hueffer first met in 1898 and quickly became close friends and writing partners. They collaborated on several works, including "The Inheritors" and "Romance," before eventually parting ways due to personal differences. Despite their brief collaboration, Conrad and Hueffer had a significant impact on modernist literature. Their writing explored the psychological complexities of human experience and challenged traditional ideas about colonialism and imperialism. Today, they are recognized as two of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
