the Magus

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:character
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_kingdom_of_Attolia
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:High_School
gptkb:film
theatrical film
poorly received
gptkbp:adapted_into a complex antagonist
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_Magus_(novel)
gptkbp:author gptkb:John_Fowles
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:cast gptkb:Guy_Green
gptkb:Michael_Caine
gptkbp:character_arc Nicholas's journey of self-discovery.
Nicholas's moral dilemmas.
gptkbp:character_development Nicholas Urfe's transformation
gptkbp:character_relationships complex dynamics
Nicholas and the Magus.
Nicholas vs. Maurice.
Nicholas's arrogance.
Nicholas's awakening.
manipulative relationships.
gptkbp:character_traits introspective.
gptkbp:conflict internal conflict
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:John_Fowles
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced later psychological thrillers
influenced existential thought.
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in various media.
gptkbp:cultural_significance explores human psyche.
gptkbp:examines the theme of control
the context of 20th-century literature
gptkbp:features philosophical dialogues
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_French_Lieutenant's_Woman
gptkbp:genre psychological thriller
psychological fiction
gptkbp:has_backstory Nicholas's troubled past.
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element the island as a microcosm
gptkbp:has_impact_on postmodern literature
gptkbp:has_influence_on gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:historical_context post-war Europe.
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gptkbp:influence postmodern literature
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:David_Foster_Wallace
psychological fiction.
gptkbp:influenced_by existential philosophy
gptkbp:influences surrealism
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in academic studies
psychological depth
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:mythological_figure
the hero's journey
the search for identity
the theme of illusion
gptkbp:is_characterized_by manipulation and control
gptkbp:is_cited_in narrative techniques
literary references
gptkbp:is_connected_to the idea of transformation
gptkbp:is_considered a pivotal character
a literary archetype
gptkbp:is_considered_as a complex figure
gptkbp:is_critical_for explores identity and freedom.
gptkbp:is_described_as critical essays
a mentor figure
a transformative presence
gptkbp:is_discussed_in philosophical contexts
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:literary_work
the nature of power
moral dilemmas
the human condition
character interactions
the protagonist's journey
the theme of knowledge
the nature of existence.
the philosophical landscape.
gptkbp:is_featured_in discussions of free will
gptkbp:is_known_for exploring themes of existentialism
gptkbp:is_linked_to the concept of fate
the theme of duality
gptkbp:is_motivated_by search for meaning
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:Politician
the quest for truth
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other literary magicians
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as a philosophical inquiry
a catalyst for change
a reflection of societal issues
a representation of the unconscious mind
a guide or teacher
a manifestation of inner conflict
reflection of the author's psyche
gptkbp:is_part_of the narrative structure of the novel
gptkbp:is_reflected_in gptkb:organization
the author's views
gptkbp:is_related_to the protagonist Nicholas Urfe
gptkbp:is_represented_in the arts
a figure of wisdom
various symbols
enigmatic and powerful
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of the search for meaning
the labyrinth.
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-099-50580-4
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:length 576 pages
gptkbp:literary_devices metaphor.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Nicholas_Urfe
gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkbp:motif the search for truth.
games and manipulation
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
unreliable narrator
non-linear.
foreshadowing.
richly descriptive
gptkbp:notable_quote “ We are all the same, we are all different.”
gptkbp:philosophy the nature of reality
gptkbp:plot Nicholas Urfe's experiences on a Greek island.
gptkbp:plot_twist unexpected revelations.
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:various_adaptations
a trickster
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1965
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Jonathan_Cape
gptkbp:reader_demographic cult following
thought-provoking.
varied perspectives.
intellectually stimulating.
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1968
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Greece
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Greece
1960s
gptkbp:significance a classic of modern literature.
gptkbp:subject the nature of existence
gptkbp:symbol the labyrinth
gptkbp:symbolism illusion vs reality
Nicholas as everyman.
gptkbp:thematic_element freedom vs control.
the quest for identity.
gptkbp:theme gptkb:existentialism
the nature of reality
self-discovery
the duality of man
gptkbp:themes the absurdity of life.
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages