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“The Collector” is the first published novel by John Fowles, which marked the beginning of his success in literature. The story of a butterfly collector and his victim is a skillfully constructed psychological thriller, in which numerous plots are reinterpreted:... from the myth of Hades and Persephone to Shakespeare's “The Tempest.” Frederick, a modest and shy clerk, follows the beautiful student Miranda. He is not just in love with her – he is obsessed. Almost as much as with his butterfly collection. Miranda is a rare specimen, a desired catch. And then fate favors the collector. He wins a lot of money betting on horse races, buys a van and a house in the wilderness with a large basement…

Author: Джон Фаулз

Printhouse: Eksmo

Series: Pearl. The Classic of Quiet Luxury

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785042025655

Number of pages: 368

Size: 207x145x23 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 522 g

ID: 1680604

“The Collector” is the first published novel by John Fowles, which marked the beginning of his success in literature. The story of a butterfly collector and his victim is a skillfully constructed psychological thriller, in which numerous plots are reinterpreted: from the myth of Hades and Persephone to Shakespeare's “The Tempest.” Frederick, a modest and shy clerk, follows the beautiful student Miranda. He is not just in love with her – he is obsessed. Almost as much as with his butterfly collection. Miranda is a rare specimen, a desired catch. And then fate favors the collector. He wins a lot of money betting on horse races, buys a van and a house in the wilderness with a large basement…

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€ 11.43 € 14.29

Will be delivered to Germany on 21 August (Th):

Collect at Mnogoknig store

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By courier

€ 9.99

free from € 80.00

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