“The supposed great misery of our century is the lack of time; our sense of that, not a disinterested love of science, and certainly not wisdom, is why we devote such a huge proportion of the ingenuity and income of our societies to finding faster ways of doing things - as if the final aim of mankind was to grow closer not to a perfect humanity, but to a perfect lightning-flash.”
Quote by John Fowles
Work
THE FRENCH LIEUTENTANT'S WOMAN
In this novel, a mysterious woman named Sarah Woodruff becomes involved with a French lieutenant during the Napoleonic Wars. The story intertwines her present life with her past as a maid, and raises questions about the nature of truth and the choices we make. more
Author
John Fowles
John Fowles was an English novelist known for his unique narrative techniques and profound psychological insights. His works often explore themes of human nature, morality, and existentialism, with 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and 'The Magus' being his most famous works. more
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