"Return to Yesterday" is a captivating memoir by Ford Madox Ford, delving into the transformative period from 1894 to the onset of World War I. Within these pages, readers embark on a journey alongside Ford, witnessing his evolution from a privileged godson of the Pre-Raphaelite luminaries to the esteemed modern writer and editor he would become. The memoir paints a vivid portrait of England, with a keen focus on the vibrant literary community and the intriguing political landscape, including the realm of anarchists depicted in his friend Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Agent." While luminaries like the Rossettis, Ford Madox Brown, Swinburne, and Morris blessed his youth, Ford's mature years bestowed their blessings upon figures such as Pound, Lawrence, Joyce, and Rhys. As C.H. Sisson aptly notes, Ford's enduring influence resonates profoundly in both poetry and prose, leaving an indelible mark on English literature, transforming it from the ordinary to the poetic and spare.