John Fowles
John Fowles (1926-2005) was educated at Oxford and subsequently lectured in English at universities in Greece and the UK. The success of his first novel, The Collector, published in 1963, allowed him to devote all his time to writing. His books include the internationally acclaimed and bestselling novels The Magus, The French Lieutenant's Woman, and Daniel Martin. Fowles spent the last decades of his life on the southern coast of England in the small harbor town of Lyme Regis.
John Fowles (1926-2005) was educated at Oxford and subsequently lectured in English at universities in Greece and the UK. The success of his first novel, The Collector, published in 1963, allowed him to devote all his time to writing. His books include the internationally acclaimed and bestselling novels The Magus, The French Lieutenant's Woman, and Daniel Martin. Fowles spent the last decades of his life on the southern coast of England in the small harbor town of Lyme Regis. See less
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The Tree
The Tree
by John D O, Mar 17, 2011
This was one of the best buys that I have made to date. A fine book and in excellent condition-Thanks very much Read More
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The Magus
Alas, a snooze
by Ronald M, Jul 29, 2010
I had read "The Magus" in college and was really caught up in its thrall, but now revisiting it years later, it seems somewhat pedantic with not terribly interesting narrative thrust. It almost ... Read More
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The Collector
Disturbing
by Selina, Sep 17, 2007
I couldn't keep this book in my house. It creeped me out too much. This book is sick and neither lead is very likable. Its bothersome that much of the story is repeated due the switched of view ... Read More