The Collector

by John Fowles

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Overview

Withdrawn, uneducated and unloved, Frederick collects butterflies and takes photographs. He is obsessed with a beautiful stranger, the art student Miranda. When he wins the pools he buys a remote Sussex house and calmly abducts Miranda, believing she will grow to love him in time.

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Book details & editions

ISBN
Publisher	Vintage
Publication date	May 1963
Language	English
Pages	283 pages

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About the Author

John Fowles

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.