About this title: In the healing waters of Ennistone the townspeople seek health and regeneration, righteousness and ritual cleansing. To this town of subterranean inspiration the Philosopher returns. And there he exerts an almost magical influence, especially over George McCaffrey, his old pupil.
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780140076141ISBN:014007614X
Description: Very Good. NICE BOOK! NOSPINE CREASES & MILD SHELF WEAR ON COVER. LIGHTLY AGED PAGES, NO MARKINGS. "Description: This novel about the quest for truth reflects Murdoch's status as a philosopher and a scholar of the existentialist movement. " read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics), New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780140066951ISBN:0140066950
Description: Good. 0140066950 Previously read trade paperback book in good condition, varying degrees of shelf wear, may have worn or bent corners, s...03336595 _ read more
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Description: Very Good. 014007614X Condition: VERY GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, cover wear, name written inside cover, light underlining/highlighting, remainder mark, etc. Overall, the book is in solid shape. This is a blanket description. Please email us if you require a specific, detailed description of the book condition. We will typically respond within one week of your request). read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Adult
Date Published: 7/1/1983
ISBN-13:9780670551866ISBN:0670551864
Description: Good. 0670551864 READY TO SHIP! -Hardback with jacket. Some writing or highlighting. Still a very readable copy! Cover shows some wear. From a Pet-free, Smoke-free warehouse. We ship to APO, FPO & Internationally. Ships within 24 to 48 hours. All items are wrapped securely to protect during shipping. Questions? Please email us and we'll be happy to assist you. Check our feedback and buy with confidence! read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Embossed book plate. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 576 p. Audience: General/trade. Remainder mark on bottom read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780670551866ISBN:0670551864
Description: Good in Good jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo-Between 7 3/4" and 9 3/4" 576 page book is in good condition with edgewear, spine ends and inside both front and back covers reinforced with tape, library stamps on page sides and inside the back cover along with the library card pocket and a library label. The DJ is in good condition with slight edgewear, library label on spine, and protected by a scuffed clear cover secured to the book with tape. Set in an imaginary English spa, this book tells of a pupil ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780099283591ISBN:009928359X
Description: Acceptable. A Slight mark to the page edges. Otherwise good (HENCE ACCEPTABLE). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780701126827ISBN:0701126825
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780140066951ISBN:0140066950
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780140066951ISBN:0140066950
Description: Very Good. No major defects-unabridged, clean, complete, not falling apart; some light wear. A perfectly good reading or reference copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780099283591ISBN:009928359X
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"i officially adore iris murdoch. the characters she creates are excellent examinations of human nature. i find myself identifying with almost all of them, both those i root for and those i despise. again, i love that the setting itself is often a character. and add overt (if limited) examination of philosophy to the wonderful job she already does? irresistible.
there's also good potential for comparative essays between this work and crime and punishment (george) and les miserables (john robert about hattie vs. jean valjean about cosette). if, you know, you're still in ap english..."
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