The French Lieutenant's Woman
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Fowles
Binding: Hardback
Published: WORLD BOOKS LONDON, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Significant tanning of internal pages; external dust cover slightly worn otherwise in good condition
The historical novel The French Lieutenant's Woman transports readers to Victorian England, chronicling the scandalous affair between a respectable gentleman and a mysterious, ostracized woman. This compelling narrative presents a profound examination of societal constraints, personal freedom, and the nature of storytelling itself. John Fowles masterfully constructs a tale that challenges conventional literary forms, offering multiple endings and inviting readers to ponder destiny and choice. The novel illustrates the complexities of human desire and the rigid social structures of the era, all while maintaining a suspenseful and intellectually stimulating tone. It remains a powerful work that questions the boundaries of fiction and reality, solidifying its place as a modern classic.
Author: John Fowles
Binding: Hardback
Published: WORLD BOOKS LONDON, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Significant tanning of internal pages; external dust cover slightly worn otherwise in good condition
The historical novel The French Lieutenant's Woman transports readers to Victorian England, chronicling the scandalous affair between a respectable gentleman and a mysterious, ostracized woman. This compelling narrative presents a profound examination of societal constraints, personal freedom, and the nature of storytelling itself. John Fowles masterfully constructs a tale that challenges conventional literary forms, offering multiple endings and inviting readers to ponder destiny and choice. The novel illustrates the complexities of human desire and the rigid social structures of the era, all while maintaining a suspenseful and intellectually stimulating tone. It remains a powerful work that questions the boundaries of fiction and reality, solidifying its place as a modern classic.