A Maggot
1985 (First Edition).
Jonathan Cape Ltd
, London, England
This is not a historical novel in the normal sense. It begins as a quirk or obsession(a 'maggot' in the archaic sense of the word) which finds its setting in the second wave of Protestant Dissent in England.The term was sometimes used in in the late 17th and early 18th century of dance-tunes and airs that had no special title, such as Lord Byron's Maggot. It takes shape as a mystery - a compelling investigation of unaccountable motives and deeds, leading through intriguing paths to a startling revelation in the centre and then an evolution into real factual history. Highly enjoyable to read with exquisite narrative delights throughout.
$35.00
Specifications
| Author | Fowles, John |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape Ltd |
| Place Published | London, England |
| Year Published | 1985 (First Edition) |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
1985 |
| Size | 8vo - Octavo, 152mm x 229mm |
| Chapters | Unspecified |
| Pages | 460pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Hardcover with black cloth covered boards and gilt title original spine with price-clipped dust wrapper, both in excellent condition with two minute stains original front cover now protected by clear archival covering. |
| Overall | Text is in near-fine condition devoid of any prior owner notations. |