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1. www.litcharts.com › lit › the-collectorThe Collector by John Fowles Plot Summary - LitCharts

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   The Collector Summary. Frederick Clegg, a working class man, wins the lottery and becomes reasonably wealthy overnight. With his new money, Clegg moves to London and begins stalking Miranda, an art student from his neighborhood with whom he is obsessed. Clegg buys an isolated old house in the English countryside and remodels its cellar, making ...

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   • The Books, 1991-2009
   • The Films, 1994-2007
   • The Swedish TV Series, 2005-2013
   • The UK TV Series, 2008-2015
   • Young Wallander, 2020
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   Faceless Killers (Mördare utan ansikte – 1991) The Glass Key Award-winning debut of the series introduces Kurt Wallander, a divorced, heavy-drinking detective in his 40s. His daughter is not talking to him, and his eccentric father still disapproves of him joining the force. We meet the rest of the squad, Wallander’s mentor Rydberg and the rookie M...

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   Viewers familiar only with the Swedish Wallander portrayed by Krister Henriksson will be fascinated to behold the first actor to play the role, Rolf Lassgård. Lassgård is an impeccable actor whose large frame treads through the subdued atmosphere of these slow-burning thrillers made in Sweden. As straight adaptations of the books, these movies were...

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   Legions of fans swear their allegiance to Krister Henriksson as the definitive Wallander (properly pronounced Vallánder) and it’s easy to see why. Mankell, who contributed to this series of original stories based on the character, is too diplomatic to take sides, but we’ll leave you to judge. Three series have been made by Yellow Bird in Sweden, wa...

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   Both in the UK and in America, many associate the name Wallander with English actor and director Kenneth Branagh. The BBC production retains some aspects of the Swedish original – including Yellow Bird as producer – and even shoots on location in Sweden. Branagh’s version consists of adaptations of the books that are marked by the Shakespearean gra...

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   Much anticipated, Netflix’s Young Wallander was worth the wait but it may not be as Scandi as some fans of Henning Mankell’s detective character expected.Yellow Bird has produced all three television versions, including this one about Wallander’s rookie years. Although the spirit of Mankell is evident, the show is not strictly speaking Swedish. Exp...

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   The Talisman (Talismanen)A co-creation of Henning Mankell (Wallander) and Jan Guillou (Hamilton), The Talisman is an eight-part TV series originally aired in 2003. The character Wallton, a playful conflation of Wallander and Hamilton, combines the authors’ signature cop characters into one. Wallton is a cop who finds himself on the wrong side of th...

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   The Collector is a 1963 thriller novel by English author John Fowles, in his literary debut. Its plot follows a lonely young man who kidnaps a female art student in London and holds her captive in the cellar of his rural farmhouse.

4. www.litcharts.com › lit › the-collectorThe Collector Part 1 Summary & Analysis - LitCharts

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   Need help with Part 1 in John Fowles's The Collector? Check out our revolutionary side-by-side summary and analysis.

5. www.litcharts.com › lit › the-collectorThe Collector Study Guide | Literature Guide - LitCharts

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   In 1963, Fowles published his debut novel, The Collector, which tells the story of a young man, Frederick Clegg, who kidnaps and imprisons a beautiful art student in his basement. The Collector was an immediate success, both commercially and critically, establishing Fowles as a significant new voice in contemporary literature.

6. www.bookstldr.com › book › the_collectorThe Collector plot summary - Books tldr

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   Plot and story summary for The Collector by John Fowles. The novel is about a lonely young man, Frederick Clegg, who works as a clerk in a city hall and collects butterflies in his spare time.

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   What is the plot of the collector by John Fowles?

   • The Collector is a 1963 thriller novel by English author John Fowles, in his literary debut. Its plot follows a lonely young man who kidnaps a female art student in London and holds her captive in the cellar of his rural farmhouse.

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   What is the theme of the collector?

   • One of the central themes in “The Collector” is obsession. Frederick Clegg, the protagonist, becomes obsessed with Miranda, a young art student, and kidnaps her with the intention of keeping her captive in his basement. Fowles explores the destructive nature of obsession and the lengths to which individuals will go to fulfill their desires.

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   Why are the Wallander books so popular?

   • The Wallander books by Henning Mankell (pictured) have become international bestsellers. Their success may boil down to the simple fact that Wallander is at once hero and everyman. We accompany him through the intimate milestones of his life as he searches for justice, as well as a girlfriend, a new house, a dog.

   The ultimate guide to Henning Mankell’s Wallander

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   What genre is Wallander based on?

   • Wallander is synonymous with Nordic noir, a crime fiction genre that Mankell’s melancholy hero helped usher into the mainstream, inspiring readers and crime fiction writers worldwide. Many readers have discovered the books thanks to the global success of the television series starring Krister Henriksson.

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   Is Wallander a hero?

   • Wallander’s tiny social circle includes his perceptive daughter Linda and his father, an eccentric painter. The Wallander books by Henning Mankell (pictured) have become international bestsellers. Their success may boil down to the simple fact that Wallander is at once hero and everyman.

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   What happened to Wallander in Episode 2?

   • Episode 2 Wallander wakes up in the hospital and learns from Reza’s wife that he was gravely wounded due to Wallander’s flight from the scene. Wallander encounters Mona, a social activist who taunted him at the rally but who now nurses his wounds and may be an ally.

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   The Collector is a psychological thriller novel by John Fowles. The story follows Frederick Clegg, a lonely and socially awkward man who becomes obsessed with Miranda Grey, a beautiful art student. After winning a large sum of money, Frederick kidnaps Miranda and keeps her captive in his cellar.