The Collector is the first of the published novels of J. Fowles, with which began his success in literature. The story of a butterfly collector and his victim a masterfully constructed psychological thriller, which reinterpreted many plots, from the myth of Hades and Persephone to Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. In 1965, the book was screened by William Wyler.

The collector has chosen his prey, and now it’s not a butterfly at all…. Will he have the patience and cunning to realize his plans? Will he be able to hide Life and Beauty under lock and key? The tense psychological duel between the villain and the victim creates a unique atmosphere that frightens and fascinates at the same time…

Author: John Fowles
Published:  1963
Original language:  English
Literary Genre: Psychological novel, Horror