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The Bell by Iris Murdoch
Category: Fiction | Series: Vintage classics
First published in 1958, Iris Murdoch's funny and sad novel is about religion, the fight between good and evil and the terrible accidents of human frailty. Encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an enclosed order of nuns, is a community of very mixed-up people waiting for the installation of a new bell, ...Show more
The Bell by Iris Murdoch
Category: Fiction | Series: Vintage Classics
This title is with an introduction by A. S. Byatt. Dora Greenfield, erring wife, returns to live with her husband in a lay community encamped outside Imber Abbey, home to a mysterious enclosed order of nuns. Watched over by its devout director and the discreet authority of the wise old Abbess, Imber Cou ...Show more
The Bell: Vintage Classics Murdoch Series by Iris Murdoch; A. S. Byatt (Introduction by)
Category: Fiction | Series: Vintage Classics Murdoch Ser.
VINTAGE CLASSICS MURDOCH: Funny, subversive, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch was one of the great writers of the twentieth century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics presents special editions of her greatest and most timeless novels. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY SARAH PERRY 'In th ...Show more
The Black Prince by Iris Murdoch
Category: Classic
'It is witty and wise and provocative...brilliantly good' Evening Standard WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CANDIA MCWILLIAM The Black Prince is both a remarkable thriller and a story about being in love. Bradley Pearson, narrator and hero, is an elderly writer with a 'block'. Finding himself surrounded by pr ...Show more
The Black Prince by Iris Murdoch
Category: Classic Fiction
This title comes with an introduction by Candia Mcwilliam. The Black Prince is both a remarkable thriller and a story about being in love. Bradley Pearson, narrator and hero, is an elderly writer with a 'block'. Finding himself surrounded by predatory friends and relations - his ex-wife, her delinquent ...Show more
The Black Prince by Iris Murdoch
Category: Fiction
"The Black Prince" is both a remarkable thriller and a story about being in love. Bradley Pearson, narrator and hero, is an elderly writer with a 'block'. Finding himself surrounded by predatory friends and relations - his ex-wife, her delinquent brother, a younger, deplorably successful writer, Arnold ...Show more
The Black Prince: Vintage Classics Murdoch Series by Iris Murdoch; Candia McWilliam (Introduction by)
Category: Fiction | Series: Vintage Classics Murdoch Ser.
VINTAGE CLASSICS MURDOCH: Funny, subversive, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch was one of the great writers of the twentieth century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics presents special editions of her greatest and most timeless novels. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY SOPHIE HANNAH 'Eve ...Show more
The Book and the Brotherhood by Iris Murdoch
Category: Fiction | Series: Vintage Classics Ser.
A group of liberal-minded intellectuals get together in their youth to subsidize their friend, David Crimond, to write the definitive book about their political beliefs. Now, years later, there is no sign of the book, but Crimond is about to erupt into their lives again.
The Flight from the Enchanter by Iris Murdoch
Category: Fiction | Series: Vintage classics
Annette runs away from finishing school to enter the school of life. As a result she meets a diverse group of characters, all of whom are trying to break free from their own particular obsessions.
The Italian Girl by Iris Murdoch
Category: Classic | Series: Vintage classics
Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life. Returning for his mother's funeral he finds himself involved in the same awful problems, together with some new ones. He also rediscovers the eternal family servant, the ever-changing "Italian girl".
The Message to the Planet by Iris Murdoch
Category: Fantasy
For years, Alfred Ludens has pursued mathematician and philosopher Marcus Vallar in the belief that he possesses a profound metaphysical formula, a missing link of great significance to mankind. Luden's friends are more sceptical. Jack Sheerwater, painter, thinks Marcus is crazy. Gildas herne, ex-preist ...Show more
The Nice and the Good by Iris Murdoch
Category: Classic Fiction | Series: Vintage classics
A novel originally published in 1968, revolving around a happily married couple and telling of a violent death, blackmail, suspected espionage, Black Arts, stress and terror, over which love conquers all.