Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch (1919–1999) was an Irish poet, philosopher and novelist.

Also recorded as Jean Iris Murdoch; Dame Iris Murdoch.

Overview

Born at Dublin in 1919, died at Oxford in 1999.

In detail

Iris Murdoch studied at Badminton School, Somerville College and Newnham College. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are essay.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford and St Anne's College. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are The Bell, The Sovereignty of Good, Sartre: Romantic Rationalist and The Sea, the Sea.

Distinctions recorded are Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Booker Prize and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Iris Murdoch”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q217495: Iris Murdoch

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