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The Magus
Book • 1965
The Magus is a literary thriller that follows Nicholas Urfe, an Oxford-educated Englishman, as he takes a teaching job on the Greek island of Phraxos.
There, he encounters Maurice Conchis, a mysterious and wealthy recluse who engages him in a complex and mind-bending game that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.
The novel explores themes of psychological manipulation, existential crises, and the human condition, presenting a rich tapestry of metafiction and philosophical depth.
The story is marked by its intricate plot, erotic tension, and the ambiguity of its ending, leaving readers to grapple with the implications of Nicholas's experiences.
There, he encounters Maurice Conchis, a mysterious and wealthy recluse who engages him in a complex and mind-bending game that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.
The novel explores themes of psychological manipulation, existential crises, and the human condition, presenting a rich tapestry of metafiction and philosophical depth.
The story is marked by its intricate plot, erotic tension, and the ambiguity of its ending, leaving readers to grapple with the implications of Nicholas's experiences.
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