Lively Arts - John Fowles

The author of 'The Magus' and 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' discusses his life, career and latest publication, 'Daniel Martin'. We see him out and about in Lyme Regis, walking in his garden and talking to Melvyn Bragg about the diverse range of subjects and literary forms that feature in his writing. Topics covered include the state of the modern novel, socialism, humanism, love of nature and the defining features of the English character.

↗ Originally broadcast 23 October 1977.

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