Ford Madox Ford, originally named Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer, was an English novelist, poet, critic, and editor celebrated for his influence on early 20th-century English and American literature. His editorial work on journals such as The English Review and The Transatlantic Review played a pivotal role in the literary scene of the time.

Ford's literary legacy includes acclaimed novels such as The Good Soldier (1915), the Parade's End tetralogy (1924–1928), and The Fifth Queen trilogy (1906–1908). The Good Soldier is frequently included among the great literature of the 20th century, with recognitions in listings such as the Modern Library 100 Best Novels, The Observer's "100 Greatest Novels of All Time", and The Guardian's "1000 novels everyone must read". Ford's collaborative work with Joseph Conrad on titles like The Inheritors and Romance further cemented his status as a literary figure.

Born Ford Hermann Hueffer, Ford later changed his name to honor his grandfather, the pre-Raphaelite painter Ford Madox Brown, about whom he also wrote a biography. His body of work encompasses over 60 publications, including novels, poems, criticism, travel essays, and reminiscences. Ford spent his later years living between France and the United States, passing away in 1939.