In the legacy of the modern classic John Fowles, “The Collector” (his special novel) takes a unique place. This novel is his creative testament and the author’s last major work of the world-famous bestsellers “The Collector,” “The Magus,” and “The French Lieutenant’s Lover.” “The Collector” is full of secrets. Who was “Mr. Bartholomew,” and what was his goal on that May day of 1736 in a remote corner of Western England? Where did he disappear to, and who were his companions, in truth? Landscapes of old England, a detective plot with elements of mystery, clever intrigues, and mysterious incidents provide a splendid backdrop for Fowles’s profound exploration of human nature and its roots, hidden in the haze of history.
“This is, in every respect, an exceptionally remarkable novel—served the way all literature should serve—subversive purposes.” — Anthony Burgess