The Deception of the Reader in "The French Lieutenants Woman" by John Fowles

John Fowles, a prominent postmodern writer influenced by French existentialists, is celebrated for his contributions to Postwar British Fiction. Born in 1926 and passing in 2005, Fowles is best known for "The French Lieutenant's Woman," a pastiche of the Victorian novel published in 1969, which garnered several awards and was adapted into a film featuring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons in 1981. His unique narrative style reflects existential themes, showcasing his literary significance.