The French Lieutenant's Woman

Style and Technique

John Fowles' novel "The French Lieutenant's Woman" is characterized by its complex structure and layered narrative. Fowles employs postmodern techniques such as metafiction and genre play. The author frequently interrupts the main plot to address the reader directly, commenting on events and character motives, creating the effect of a "novel within a novel." The language of the work is rich and varied, with elements of Victorian style, which helps convey the atmosphere of the era. Fowles also actively uses symbolism and allusions, adding depth and ambiguity to the text. The structure of the novel is nonlinear, with numerous flashbacks and alternative endings, emphasizing the theme of uncertainty and multiple realities.