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“Seeing her made me feel like I was catching a rarity, going up to it very careful, heart-in-mouth as they say.”

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John Fowles
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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