The Magus

Name: The Magus
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SKU: 9780099478355
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By John Fowles

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The Magus by John Fowles follows a young Englishman named Nicholas Urfe who takes a teaching position on a remote Greek island. There, he becomes entangled in the mysterious and manipulative psychological games orchestrated by a wealthy and enigmatic man, Maurice Conchis. As reality blurs with illusion, Nicholas finds himself questioning the very nature of truth and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by psychological mysteries filled with layers of ambiguity and rich, atmospheric settings. It explores themes of manipulation and existential exploration, making it suitable for readers who relish intricate plot twists and philosophical depth.

The Magus

Read John Fowles’s feisty, clever, cunning and compelling novel with an unusual twist.

On a remote Greek island, Nicholas Urfe finds himself embroiled in the deceptions of a master trickster. John Fowles expertly unfolds a tale that is lush with over-powering imagery in a spellbinding exploration of human complexities.

'An astonishing achievement' Anthony Burgess

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On a remote Greek Island, Nicholas Urfe finds himself embroiled in the deceptions of a master trickster. As reality and illusion intertwine, Urfe is caught up in the darkest of psychological games...

John Fowles expertly unfolds a tale that is lush with overpowering imagery in a spellbinding exploration of the complexities of the human mind. By turns disturbing, thrilling and seductive, The Magus is a cerebral feast.

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The Magus by John Fowles is praised for its psychological depth and intricate plot, capturing the reader's imagination with its tension-filled narrative. It is described as a memorable read, often best appreciated in one's youth, leaving a lasting impression on those who delve into its complexities.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099478355

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 720

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About the Author

John Fowles (Afterword by, Author) John Fowles was born in 1926. He won international recognition with The Collector, his first published title, in 1963. He was immediately acclaimed as an outstandingly innovative writer of exceptional imaginative power, and this reputation was confirmed with the appearance of his subsequent works- The Aristos, The Magus, The French Lieutenant's Woman, The Ebony Tower, Daniel Martin, Mantissa, and A Maggot. John Fowles died in Lyme Regis in 2005. Two volumes of his Journals have recently been published; the first in 2003, the second in 2006.

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