John Fowles
The Magus
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316296199
- author:
- John Fowles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Little, Brown & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 656
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Magus by John Fowles is a masterful exploration of the human mind, weaving a spellbinding tale of psychological suspense and horror. A young Englishman's teaching post on a remote Greek island becomes a deadly game of violence, seduction, and betrayal.
As Nicholas Urfe navigates this treacherous landscape, he finds himself torn between reality and fantasy, his sanity hanging precariously in the balance. With each twist and turn, Fowles expertly unfolds a complex web of psychological traps, leaving the reader questioning what is real and what is just a product of the protagonist's fevered imagination.
A gripping and unsettling read, The Magus is a worthwhile read for anyone drawn to the darker corners of human psychology. Its enduring power lies in its ability to unsettle and disturb, making it a deeply unnerving and thought-provoking experience.