Iris Murdoch
Born in 1919
Fiction
Philosophy
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch was an Irish-born British writer and philosopher known for her prolific output of 26 novels over 40 years.
Her works explored ethical and moral issues, often incorporating mythological elements.
Murdoch was meticulous about her writing, refusing editorial changes.
She aimed to reach a wide readership through compelling stories, philosophical depth, and unique fictional worlds.
Murdoch taught at the University of Oxford and was praised for her intellectual and creative abilities.
Her final novel was written while battling Alzheimer's disease.
Murdoch's husband, John Bayley, wrote a memoir about their life together and her struggle with dementia.
