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Iris Murdoch: Work for the Spirit
A detailed study of Murdoch's writings focuses on the themes and techniques used in her novels
356 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 1982
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March 31, 2017
Spooky! She's nailed IM. This is the best book on the great Dame; little biog, mainly lit crit. Other worthy biographers are P. Conradi, A. Byatt, F. White, B. Nicol.
She often compares the novels, presenting IM's development of her ideas. There's amazing continuity from them. Just what IM achieved with her fun books is staggering.
Elizabeth Dipple died young but she has mastered literature. She was an teacher/academic so I don't think she wrote much else.
She often compares the novels, presenting IM's development of her ideas. There's amazing continuity from them. Just what IM achieved with her fun books is staggering.
Elizabeth Dipple died young but she has mastered literature. She was an teacher/academic so I don't think she wrote much else.
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