John Fowles
British novelist whose The French Lieutenant's Woman is a celebrated postmodern historical novel. The Magus was the cult novel of its decade. His work combines philosophical depth with narrative entertainment.
Works
- The French Lieutenant's WomanVictorian romance with multiple retellings exploring love across class boundaries
- The MagusYoung man seduced into mysterious psychological games on Mediterranean island
- The CollectorObsessive butterfly collector kidnaps woman he becomes infatuated with
- Daniel MartinMiddle-aged novelist examines relationships and creative ambition across decades
- MantissaExperimental metafictional dialogue between novelist and his female muse