Iris Murdoch - A Life - Peter J Conradi

Dame Iris Murdoch, a literary giant, has been pivotal in English culture for nearly five decades. A.S. Byatt lauds her as 'absolutely central'. Her life, as a novelist, thinker, and private individual, holds great significance. The term 'Murdochian' describes intricate, strange interactions among small groups. Her life, like Virginia Woolf's, is emotionally captivating but less known. It's been adventurous, filled with intense emotional and intellectual experiences. Her books depict a real world, both toned down and mythicized. Peter Conradi, close to Murdoch and her husband, offers an intimate, meticulous account of her formative years. Her life, amidst leading European and British intellectuals, was marked by extraordinary passions and profound relationships. This biography, drawing from diaries, papers, and recollections, is a comprehensive history of a generation that has deeply influenced our world.

Hardback with dj

Illustrated

Published - 2001

Pages -706

ISBN- 9780002571234

Overall condition - very good used book

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