Iris Murdoch
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| - | '''Dame Jean Iris Murdoch''' ([[July 15]], [[1919]] – [[February 8]], [[1999]]) was a Dublin-born writer and [[Philosophy|philosopher]], best known for her [[novel]]s, which combine rich characterization and compelling plotlines, usually involving [[Ethics|ethical]] or sexual themes. Her first published novel, ''[[Under the Net]]'', was selected in 2001 by the editorial board of the [[United States|American]] [[Modern Library]] as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the [[20th century]]. In 1987, she was made a Dame Commander of the [[Order of the British Empire]]. | + | '''Dame Jean Iris Murdoch''' ([[July 15]], [[1919]] – [[February 8]], [[1999]]) was a Dublin-born writer and [[Philosophy|philosopher]], best known for her [[novel]]s, which combine rich characterization and compelling plotlines, usually involving [[Ethics|ethical]] or sexual themes. Her first ''[[Under the Net]]'' was selected as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the [[20th century]]. Many of Murdoch's twenty-six novels present the horrors of modern [[egomania]]. {{GFDL}} |
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Dame Jean Iris Murdoch (July 15, 1919 – February 8, 1999) was a Dublin-born writer and philosopher, best known for her novels, which combine rich characterization and compelling plotlines, usually involving ethical or sexual themes. Her first Under the Net was selected as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. Many of Murdoch's twenty-six novels present the horrors of modern egomania.
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