Friday, October 14, 2011

"Mantissa" by John Fowles ****

> English author

> 20th century author is visited by a modern day muse and helps him work through variations on the erotic themes in his writing

> she takes multiple forms...challenges him...

> originally published 1982

> LibraryThing Review: What an unusual experience! Feel like listening in on the interaction between the modern day incarnation of an ancient muse and the author of erotic literature? This is the book for you. At first I was a bit put off, but then I became totally engaged with the bizarre plot. The muse is a shapeshifter who challenges, engages and inspires the author. Fascinating piece of writing!

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