The Magus by John Fowles
The novel is a psychological drama that follows a young Englishman, Nicholas Urfe, who takes a teaching post on a remote Greek island to escape his dull life and a failed relationship. There, he meets a wealthy, mysterious man who introduces him to psychological games that blend myth, reality, and illusion. As Nicholas falls deeper into these manipulative scenarios, he begins to question his own sanity and reality. The story is filled with existential themes, exploring the nature of personal freedom, love, and the blurred line between reality and fantasy.
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- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 656-725
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Il Mago
- Jumalten Naamiot
- Mag
- Волхв
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- 60th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 67th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 71st on The Modern Library's 100 Best Novels: The Readers' List (The Modern Library)
- 93rd on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 564th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 2097th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Books to Love (Sunday Times)
- 50 Best Cult Books (Telegraph)
- How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Reading List (Thomas C. Foster)
- The 100 Greatest Novels (Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Russian Newspaper))
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))