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Description edit
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.
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Characters/People edit
- John Ducane: Add a description of this character.
- Judy Mcgrath
- Mary Clothier
- Pierce
- Kate
- Paula
- Jessica
- Bronzino
- Richard Biranne
- Octavian
- Peter
- Barbara
- Theodore
- Mingo
- Mrs Radeechy
- Eric
- Henrietta
- Helen Of Troy
- Edward
- Alistair
- Willy Kost
- Claudia
- Mr Honeyman
- Gunnar
- Fivey
- George Droysen
Quotes edit
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“I'm just having a crisis of dissatisfaction with myself and I want sympathy. One always asks for sympathy when one least deserves it”
John Ducane -
“We are clay, Willy. There is no man whose rationality and goodness cannot be broken by torment”
Theodore
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Series & Lists edit
This is book 385 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Myra Breckinridge, and followed by Belle Du Seigneur.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Iris Murdoch (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Country: England
Publication Date: 1968
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 368
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Country: England
Publication Date: 1968
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 368
Awards edit
- Man Booker Prize (Finalist, 1969: Shortlisted)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
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