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The Novels of Iris Murdoch Volume One

Henry and Cato, The Italian Girl, and The Philosopher's Pupil

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Three sharply observed novels from the "prodigiously inventive" Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, The Sea ( The New York Times)."One of the most significant novelists of her generation" ( The Guardian) and a "consummate storyteller" ( The Independent), British author Iris Murdoch grappled with questions of morality as well as the nature of love in novels that are every bit as ... Read more

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Three sharply observed novels from the "prodigiously inventive" Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, The Sea ( The New York Times)."One of the most significant novelists of her generation" ( The Guardian) and a "consummate storyteller" ( The Independent), British author Iris Murdoch grappled with questions of morality as well as the nature of love in novels that are every bit as
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The Nice and the Good

by Iris Murdoch ...

John Ducane, a respected Whitehall civil servant, is asked to investigate the suicide of a colleague. As he pursues his inquiry he uncovers a shabby, evil world of murder, blackmail, and black magic.In contrast to stagnant summer London, Octavian and Kate Gray’s adoring community on the Dorset coast seems to offer Ducane refuge, but even here the aftereffects of violence poison an atmosphere ... Read more

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John Ducane, a respected Whitehall civil servant, is asked to investigate the suicide of a colleague. As he pursues his inquiry he uncovers a shabby, evil world of murder, blackmail, and black magic.In contrast to stagnant summer London, Octavian and Kate Gray’s adoring community on the Dorset coast seems to offer Ducane refuge, but even here the aftereffects of violence poison an atmosphere
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The Book and the Brotherhood

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A story about love and friendship and MarxismMany years ago Gerard Hernshaw and his friends “commissioned” one of their number to write a political book.Time passes and opinions change. “Why should we go on supporting a book which we detest?” Rose Curtland asks. “The brotherhood of Western intellectuals versus the book of history,” Jenkin Riderhood suggests. The theft of a wife further embroils ... Read more

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A story about love and friendship and MarxismMany years ago Gerard Hernshaw and his friends “commissioned” one of their number to write a political book.Time passes and opinions change. “Why should we go on supporting a book which we detest?” Rose Curtland asks. “The brotherhood of Western intellectuals versus the book of history,” Jenkin Riderhood suggests. The theft of a wife further embroils
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The Novels of Iris Murdoch Volume Three

A Word Child, An Unofficial Rose, and Bruno's Dream

by Iris Murdoch ...

From the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, the Sea and "one of the most significant novelists of her generation" ( The Guardian).A "consummate storyteller," British author Iris Murdoch grappled with questions of morality as well as the nature of love in novels that are every bit as entertaining as they are thought provoking ( The Independent). Over the span of her career, the ... Read more

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From the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, the Sea and "one of the most significant novelists of her generation" ( The Guardian).A "consummate storyteller," British author Iris Murdoch grappled with questions of morality as well as the nature of love in novels that are every bit as entertaining as they are thought provoking ( The Independent). Over the span of her career, the
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The Novels of Iris Murdoch Volume Two

The Flight from the Enchanter, The Red and the Green, and The Time of the Angels

by Iris Murdoch ...

Three unforgettable novels from the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, the Sea and "consummate storyteller" ( The Independent)."One of the most significant novelists of her generation" ( The Guardian), the "prodigiously inventive" British author Iris Murdoch grappled with questions of morality as well as the nature of love in novels that are every bit as entertaining as they are thought ... Read more

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Three unforgettable novels from the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, the Sea and "consummate storyteller" ( The Independent)."One of the most significant novelists of her generation" ( The Guardian), the "prodigiously inventive" British author Iris Murdoch grappled with questions of morality as well as the nature of love in novels that are every bit as entertaining as they are thought
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The Unicorn

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A brilliant mythical drama about well-meaning people trapped in a war of spiritual forcesMarian Taylor, who has come as a “companion” to a lovely woman in a remote castle, becomes aware that her employer is a prisoner, not only of her obsessions, but of an unforgiving husband.Hannah, the Unicorn, seemingly an image of persecuted virtue, fascinates those who surround her, some of whom plan to ... Read more

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A brilliant mythical drama about well-meaning people trapped in a war of spiritual forcesMarian Taylor, who has come as a “companion” to a lovely woman in a remote castle, becomes aware that her employer is a prisoner, not only of her obsessions, but of an unforgiving husband.Hannah, the Unicorn, seemingly an image of persecuted virtue, fascinates those who surround her, some of whom plan to
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Under the Net

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Iris Murdoch's debut—a comic novel about work and love, wealth and fameJake Donaghue, garrulous artist, meets Hugo Bellfounder, silent philosopher.Jake, hack writer and sponger, now penniless flat-hunter, seeks out an old girlfriend, Anna Quentin, and her glamorous actress sister, Sadie. He resumes acquaintance with the formidable Hugo, whose ‘philosophy’ he once presumptuously dared to interpret. ... Read more

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Iris Murdoch's debut—a comic novel about work and love, wealth and fameJake Donaghue, garrulous artist, meets Hugo Bellfounder, silent philosopher.Jake, hack writer and sponger, now penniless flat-hunter, seeks out an old girlfriend, Anna Quentin, and her glamorous actress sister, Sadie. He resumes acquaintance with the formidable Hugo, whose ‘philosophy’ he once presumptuously dared to interpret.
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A Word Child

A Novel

by Iris Murdoch ...

Guilt, secrets, and lies haunt two men whose lives are bound by a long-ago tragedy in this "riveting" novel by the author of The Sea, The Sea ( Los Angeles Times).Twenty years ago, Hilary Burde's story was one of remarkable success and enviable courage. Having brought himself out of a troubled childhood with only his intellect and wit, he was one of the most promising scholars at Oxford, a student ... Read more

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Guilt, secrets, and lies haunt two men whose lives are bound by a long-ago tragedy in this "riveting" novel by the author of The Sea, The Sea ( Los Angeles Times).Twenty years ago, Hilary Burde's story was one of remarkable success and enviable courage. Having brought himself out of a troubled childhood with only his intellect and wit, he was one of the most promising scholars at Oxford, a student
... Read more
The Italian Girl

A Novel

by Iris Murdoch ...

A family struggles for redemption after a funeral brings dark secrets to the surface in this novel from the Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, The Sea.For the first time in years, Edmund Narraway has returned to his childhood home—for the funeral of his mother. The visit rekindles feelings of affection and nostalgia—but also triggers a resurgence of the tensions that caused him to leave in ... Read more

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A family struggles for redemption after a funeral brings dark secrets to the surface in this novel from the Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea, The Sea.For the first time in years, Edmund Narraway has returned to his childhood home—for the funeral of his mother. The visit rekindles feelings of affection and nostalgia—but also triggers a resurgence of the tensions that caused him to leave in
... Read more
The Bell

by Iris Murdoch ...

A motley assortment of characters seek peace and salvation in this early masterpiece by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, The SeaA lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequestered nuns. A new bell is being installed when suddenly the old bell, a legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. And then things begin to ... Read more

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A motley assortment of characters seek peace and salvation in this early masterpiece by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, The SeaA lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequestered nuns. A new bell is being installed when suddenly the old bell, a legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. And then things begin to
... Read more
Henry and Cato

A Novel

by Iris Murdoch ...

Reunited childhood friends confront their longings and failures in this "engaging" novel by a Man Booker Prize–winning author ( The New York Times).As children growing up in the English countryside, Henry Marshalson and Cato Forbes were inseparable. But, as time went on, their lives took different paths. For Henry, whose older brother would inherit his father's estate, the United States called, ... Read more

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Reunited childhood friends confront their longings and failures in this "engaging" novel by a Man Booker Prize–winning author ( The New York Times).As children growing up in the English countryside, Henry Marshalson and Cato Forbes were inseparable. But, as time went on, their lives took different paths. For Henry, whose older brother would inherit his father's estate, the United States called,
... Read more
The Sandcastle

by Iris Murdoch ...

A sparklingly profound novel about the conflict between love and loyaltyThe quiet life of schoolmaster Bill Mor and his wife Nan is disturbed when a young woman, Rain Carter, arrives at the school to paint the portrait of the headmaster. Mor, hoping to enter politics, becomes aware of new desires. A complex battle develops, involving love, guilt, magic, art, and political ambition. Mor’s teenage ... Read more

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A sparklingly profound novel about the conflict between love and loyaltyThe quiet life of schoolmaster Bill Mor and his wife Nan is disturbed when a young woman, Rain Carter, arrives at the school to paint the portrait of the headmaster. Mor, hoping to enter politics, becomes aware of new desires. A complex battle develops, involving love, guilt, magic, art, and political ambition. Mor’s teenage
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