by John Fowles
First published 1964
John Fowles' incisive philosophical novel "The Aristos" follows an anonymous narrator as he examines the forces that threaten personal liberty in the modern age. Rejecting labels and conformity, the narrator wrestles with society's pressures to conform, to be defined by his public persona. As he delves into the concept of the "aristos" - the best possible expression of the individual - he confronts his own biases and desires, fighting to maintain his autonomous identity. Blending thought-provoking discourse with a deeply personal journey, Fowles crafts a work that is as intellectually rigorous as it is emotionally resonant.
Genres: fiction, philosophy, literary-fiction, 20th-century, psychological-thriller, academic
Vibes: intimate, philosophical, thought-provoking
Tropes: philosophical-exploration, unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th Century
222 pages · Paperback · MacMillan