Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch was born in Dublin in 1919 of Anglo-Irish parents. She is the author of 26 novels and several works of philosophy. She died in 1999.

Iris Murdoch book reviews

  • The Sea, the Sea 5 out of 5

    Take some time out to read this book

    by nicola r, Dec 20, 2010

    This was an excellent old world read.It created discussion on many different levels at our book club! read more

  • The Italian Girl 4 out of 5

    A Rough Homecoming

    by doug52, Aug 19, 2010

    If there is a reason that "The Italian Girl" does not rank among Murdoch's finest work, it may be that the first person narrator Edmund is hopelessly self-absorbed. Coming home for the funeral of ... read more

  • The Sandcastle 3 out of 5

    Good for book discussion

    by janetbetty, Jul 8, 2010

    This book is very English. The setting is a public school in the 1950's and the main character is a schoolmaster. The book varies in quality. Characters become interesting but always puzzling as ... read more

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