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Iris Murdoch : a life
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Iris Murdoch : a life

by Peter J. Conradi

This biography examines the life and intellectual legacy of Iris Murdoch, tracing her development as a novelist and philosopher. Drawing on private papers and diaries, it documents her relationships with mid-century thinkers and her impact on British cultural life.

Accession 22542 ISBN 9780006531753 Publisher HarperCollins
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