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“To describe one's character is difficult and not necessarily illuminating. The story which follows will reveal, whether I will or no, what sort of person I am.”

Quote by Iris Murdoch

Work

A Severed Head

This novel delves into the complex dynamics of relationships and the human psyche, focusing on themes of obsession, psychological manipulation, and the consequences of extreme behavior. more

Author

Iris Murdoch
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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“গ্রিক ট্র্যাজেডিতে 'Destiny is Character' মানে ভাগ্য নায়ককে চালিত বা নির্দেশিত করে। শেইকস্পিয়ারিয় ট্র্যাজেডিতে 'Character is Destiny' মানে নায়ক নিজেই নিজের ভাগ্যকে সৃষ্টি করে। কিন্তু বাস্তব জীবন এ দুটোরই সংমিশ্রণ!”

“Zeke, having plenty of wisdom and seeing just about everything through the years, was pretty crusty among the junior pilots. His legendary tough attitude in the face of rules made the young guys laugh. Hard. Often seen in the hangar on the catwalk checking out the mechanics turning wrenches, he’d have a cigarette in his mouth in an area full of fuel. Zeke knew the flashpoint was so high that he’d never start a fire, so he routinely ignored the “No Smoking” signs.”