The Collector. A Book for Reading in English

One of the iconic thrillers of the 20th century, John Fowles' «The Collector» continues to stir the imagination of readers around the world. A modest municipal clerk, a butterfly collector, succumbs to strong emotions and decides to kidnap. The most beautiful butterfly in his collection turns out to be alive. The story is presented from two perspectives: the book includes the hero's confession and the diary of his chosen one. In the subtle psychological struggle between two people who do not understand and fear each other, it is not always clear who is the victim and who is the victor. The text of the novel is published with minor reductions, supplemented with page-by-page comments and a dictionary.