“any writer is inevitably going to work with his own anxieties and desires. If the book is any good it has got to have in it the fire of a personal unconscious mind.”
Quote by Iris Murdoch
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From a Tiny Corner in the House of Fiction: Conversations with Iris Murdoch
'From a Tiny Corner in the House of Fiction: Conversations with Iris Murdoch' is a compilation of interviews and discussions with the influential Irish-Canadian philosopher and author Iris Murdoch. The conversations delve into her perspectives on the craft of writing, her philosophical underpinnings, and her reflections on various aspects of life. The book provides a rare glimpse into Murdoch's intellectual journey and her approach to the complexities of human existence. more
Author
Iris Murdoch
Iris Murdoch was an Irish-Canadian philosopher and author, born on July 15, 1919, in Dublin, Ireland, and passed away on February 8, 1999. She is celebrated for her philosophical novels that intertwine moral and ethical dilemmas with complex narratives. Murdoch's work has left a lasting impact on the literary world, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. more
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