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Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch (1919–1999) is the author of twenty-six novels, including Under the Net, The Black Prince, and The Sea, The Sea, as well as several plays and a volume of poetry. Murdoch taught philosophy at Oxford before leaving to write fulltime, winning such literary awards as the Booker Prize and the PEN Gold Pen for Distinguished Service to Literature.
years of life: 15 July 1919 present

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We defend ourselves by descriptions and tame the world by generalizing. What does he fear? is usually the key to the artist’s mind. Art is so often a barrier.
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The first glimpse of someone’s face after they have made an irrevocable gesture of affection is always instructive and moving.
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A serious kiss can alter the world and should not be allowed to take place simply because the scene will be disfigured without it.

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