The Collector
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The Collector

by

John Fowles

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Clegg’s Butterfly Collection

Clegg’s butterfly collection represents his desire to capture beauty via inherently violent processes. Clegg is an amateur entomologist (someone who studies insects). In particular, he likes to show off his butterfly collection, which he…

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