The French Lieutenant's Woman (novel)

"The French Lieutenant’s Woman," by John Fowles, is a novel that explores themes of love, social class, and freedom through the story of Sarah, a woman in Victorian England, and her relationship with Charles, a young man from a higher social background. The book is notable for its layered narrative, including multiple endings and metafictional elements that break the fourth wall, reflecting on the nature of storytelling. It combines realism with philosophical musings, examining constraints of society versus personal desire, and challenges traditional Victorian ideals by questioning morality and the concept of free will.