Fowles's The French Lieutenant's Woman (Hardcover)

This accessible guide offers detailed readings of the text as well as accounts of Fowles' influences and the context of the novel's composition. It also discusses Fowles' manipulation of the story's Victorian setting and source material, and his treatment of key themes such as gender, sexuality and social class. It addresses the reviews and critical reception of the novel, and offers study suggestions and a guide to further reading. A separate section engages with the 1981 film adaptation scripted by Harold Pinter. guidance on: literary and historical context; language, style and form; reading The French Lieutenant's Woman; critical reception and publishing history; adaptation and interpretation; and, further reading. to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.

General

Imprint:	Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Reader's Guides
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	December 2007
Authors:	William Stephenson
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	136
ISBN-13:	978-0-8264-9008-7
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > From 1900 Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General
LSN:	0-8264-9008-5
Barcode:	9780826490087

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