The French Lieutenant's Woman
by John Fowlesliterary work· published 1969
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By the author of *The Collector* and *The Magus*, a haunting love story of the Victorian era. Over one year on the N.Y. Times Bestseller List and an international bestseller. "Filled with enchanting mysteries, charged with erotic possibilities . . —Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, N.Y. Times
Adaptations (1)
The French Lieutenant's Woman was adapted into a 1981 film.
The French Lieutenant's Woman1981 · film · 124 min · dir. Karel Reisz · IMDb ↗In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.
