John Fowles — A Maggot

London, Jonathan Cape, 1985. First edition. Paperback. An uncommon to see uncorrected proof copy of this sixth major novel of John Fowles, a fine copy of this postmodern novel. An uncorrected proof copy.'A Maggot' is an intriguing postmodern novel by John Fowles, told through an objective narrative as well as letters, interviews, and facsimile pages from contemporary eighteenth century issues of 'The Gentleman's Magazine&apos.This was Fowles' sixth major novel, a historical novel set in May 1736 to February 1737, in which Fowles examines historiography, the nature of history, and criminal justice.Written by John Fowles, a renowned author of postmodern and modern novels, best known 'The Magus', 'The French Lieutenant's Woman', and 'The Collector&apos. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Very light edge wear. Small amount of rubbing to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .