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The clash of social systems and ethical standards of Victorian England are epitomized in the love triangle of Ernestina Freeman, a spoiled shallow daughter of a merchant prince; Charles Smithson, a well-fixed and well-born amateur scientist; and Sarah Woodruff, whom the citizens of the town scorn because of a brief affair she had with a French sailor.
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The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles
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- Released
- 1970
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Fowles
- Publisher
- Signet Book
- Released
- 1970
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 366
- ISBN10
- 0451163753
- ISBN13
- 9780451163752
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Classics, Society, England, 19th century, English Literature, Adapted for Film, America, Victorian Era, Social Psychology, Postmodern literature
- First published
- 1969
- Original title
- The French Lieutenant's Woman
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- The clash of social systems and ethical standards of Victorian England are epitomized in the love triangle of Ernestina Freeman, a spoiled shallow daughter of a merchant prince; Charles Smithson, a well-fixed and well-born amateur scientist; and Sarah Woodruff, whom the citizens of the town scorn because of a brief affair she had with a French sailor.