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The Magus - Revised Author: On a remote Greek Island, Nicholas Urfe finds himself embroiled in the deceptions of a master trickster. As reality and illusion intertwine, Urfe is caught up in the darkest of psychological games. John Fowles expertly unfolds a tale that is lush with over-powering imagery in a spellbinding exploration of human complexities. By turns disturbing,... more »
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Nick Urfe, a young British schoolteacher, travels to the Greek island of Phraxos for a vacation. There he manages to wander into a series of misadventures and confusions that bring the stability of his world into doubt. A careless flirtation with another tourist leads to a messy affair, and a chance introduction brings him under the influence of an enigmatic, elderly recluse who stands at the center of an oddly sinister cult.
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This book is a challenging, magical read. Perfect for a week-long island vacation; a "take your mind off the real world" kind of book.
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- Literature & Fiction >> Authors, A-Z >> ( F ) >> Fowles, John
- Literature & Fiction >> General >> Literary