British Novelist and Philosopher - Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch was a highly regarded British novelist and philosopher. Here are some of her notable works:

• "Under the Net" (1954):

Murdoch's debut novel, which explores themes of identity and existentialism.

• "The Black Prince" (1973):

A complex and richly layered novel that delves into the life of a fictional medieval prince.

• "The Sea, The Sea" (1978):

This novel won the Booker Prize and is considered one of Murdoch's masterpieces. It explores themes of love, obsession, and the complexity of human relationships.

• "A Severed Head" (1961):

A darkly comedic exploration of love and infidelity.

• "The Bell" (1958):

This novel deals with the lives of a group of people associated with a lay religious community, exploring themes of faith, love, and personal transformation.

• "The Nice and the Good" (1968):

A novel that weaves together elements of mystery, romance, and social commentary.

• "The Sovereignty of Good" (1970):

While not a novel, this is one of Murdoch's notable works in philosophy, where she explores the nature of goodness and its relationship to art and literature.

• "An Unofficial Rose" (1962):

Another exploration of complex relationships, this novel involves a tangled web of family dynamics and romantic entanglements.

These books provide a good starting point to explore Iris Murdoch's work, showcasing her skill in weaving intricate plots and exploring profound philosophical themes.

References;

1.  (5 January 2008). "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". The Times. Archived from the original on 25 April 2011.
2. Meyers, Jeffrey (2013). Remembering Iris Murdoch: Letters and Interviews. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781137352415. Archived from the original on 7 February 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
3. Conradi, Peter J. (2001). Iris Murdoch: A Life. New York: Norton. ISBN 0393048756.
4. Wilson, A. N. (2003). Iris Murdoch as I knew her. London: Hutchinson. ISBN 9780091742461.
5. "Iris Murdoch Deemed Top Pick for Next Chiswick Blue Plaque". Chiswick W4. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
6. Susan, Brown; Patricia, Clements; Isobel, Grundy. "Iris Murdoch". Orlando: Women's Writing in the British Isles from the Beginnings to the Present. Cambridge University Press. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
7. Somerville College. "Iris Murdoch". Somerville Stories. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
8. Conradi, Peter J. (2004). "Murdoch, Dame (Jean) Iris". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/71228. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)

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