{"product_id":"the-magus-paperback","title":"The Magus - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Fowles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA man trapped in a millionare's deadly game of political and sexual betrayal\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with shocks and chilling surprises, \u003ci\u003eThe Magus\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterwork of contemporary literature. In it, a young Englishman, Nicholas Urfe, accepts a teaching position on a Greek island where his friendship with the owner of the islands most magnificent estate leads him into a nightmare. As reality and fantasy are deliberately confused by staged deaths, sensual encounters, and terrifying violence, Urfe becomes a desperate man fighting for his sanity and his life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA work rich with symbols, conundrums and labrinthine twists of event, \u003ci\u003eThe Magus\u003c\/i\u003e is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining, a work that ranks with the best novels of modern times.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA man trapped in a millionare's deadly game of political and sexual betrayal. \u003cbr\u003eFilled with shocks and chilling surprises, \"The Magus is a masterwork of contemporary literature. In it, a young Englishman, Nicholas Urfe, accepts a teaching position on a Greek island where his friendship with the owner of the islands most magnificent estate leads him into a nightmare. As reality and fantasy are deliberately confused by staged deaths, erotic encounters, and terrifying violence, Urfe becomes a desperate man fighting for his sanity and his life. A work rich with symbols, conundrums and labrinthine twists of event, \"The Magus is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining, a work that ranks with the best novels of modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Fowles \u003c\/b\u003e(1926 - 2005) won international recognition with his first published novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Collector \u003c\/i\u003e(1963). His subsequent works include \u003ci\u003eThe Magus \u003c\/i\u003e(1966), \u003ci\u003eThe French Lieutenant's Woman \u003c\/i\u003e(1969), \u003ci\u003eDaniel Martin \u003c\/i\u003e(1977), and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.16 x 6.96 x 4.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 1985\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687305383999,"sku":"9780440351627","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/52aefd4a4785c4205a9510388f6a058f.webp?v=1764978164","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-magus-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}