“Your love for me does not exist in the real world. Yes, it is love, I do not deny it. But not every love has a course to run, smooth or otherwise, and this love has no course at all . . . But that is remote from love and remote from ordinary life. As real people we do not exist for each other.”
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
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
“The trouble with people nowadays is they don't know how to do nothing.”
“There is a time limit to how long a spirited young person can be kept in cold storage.”
“I said, "Your brother is in bed with my wife." I added, "I just took them up some wine in bed.”