The French Lieutenant's Woman "Good literature is not an escape from reality, it is in fact a plunge into a deeper reality where universal truths are glimpsed." According to the above definition, John Fowles' book The French Lieutenant's Woman is an excellent example of good literature. He has created a timeless piece of fiction which provides the reader with thoughtful insight into the challenges facing both the Victorian era and humanity in general. His characters are incredibly life-like and well developed, lending a great sense of realism to the novel. The main characters, Sarah, Charles, and Ernestina, present the reader with differing types of approaches or attitudes