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Quote by Iris Murdoch

“But I live, I live, with an absolutely continuous sense of failure. I am always defeated, always.”

Quote by Iris Murdoch

Book:The Black Prince

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The Black Prince

The book follows the life and adventures of a young prince during the 14th century. more

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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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