Fowles's the French Lieutenant's Woman

Name: Fowles's the French Lieutenant's Woman
Brand: Continnuum-3PL
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By William Stephenson

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John Fowles's 1969 novel The French Lieutenant's Woman has become a modern classic but it is a complex novel and can be daunting to study. This accessible guide offers detailed readings of the text as well as accounts of Fowles's influences and the context of the novel's composition. It also discusses Fowles's manipulation of the story's Victorian setting and source material, and his treatment of key themes such as gender, sexuality and social class. It addresses the reviews and critical reception of the novel, and offers study suggestions and a guide to further reading. A separate section engages with the 1981 film adaptation scripted by Harold Pinter. This introduction to the text is the ideal companion to study, offering guidance on: Literary and historical context Language, style and form Reading The French Lieutenant's Woman Critical reception and publishing history Adaptation and interpretation Further reading

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 138
Release Date:: 2007-12-18
Publication Date:: 2007-10-25
Publisher:: Continnuum-3PL
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0826490085
ISBN13:: 9780826490087
Weight:: 314 g
Height:: 145 cm
Width:: 222 cm
Thickness:: 11 cm

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