The Collector

“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…