Description
Frederick Clegg, a lonely and socially awkward man, finds solace and control in his obsessive collection of butterflies. His world takes a dark turn when he becomes fixated on Miranda Grey, a beautiful and intelligent art student, whom he eventually abducts and holds captive in his remote country house. What follows is a chilling exploration of obsession, power dynamics, and the complex psychological interplay between captor and captive. The narrative delves into the twisted justifications of a man convinced he can win love through possession, while Miranda navigates her terrifying reality with a mixture of fear, defiance, and unexpected manipulation.
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paperback
Random House
Published Jan 1, 2004
294 pages
ISBN: 9780099470472
hardcover
Little Brown
Published Jun 1, 1963
305 pages
ISBN: 9780316290968
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Details
First Published
1963
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Collector by John Fowles.