Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch (Jean Iris Murdoch) was born on July 15th, 1919. Iris passed away February 8th, 1999 at 79 years old. Iris Murdoch was born in Phibsborough, Dublin, Ireland.

Iris Murdoch is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 27 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1954 with the novel Under the Net. The most recently released novel was Jackson's Dilemma which was released in 1995.

Iris Murdoch also wrote the Non-Fiction Books series which has 8 books including Sartre: Romantic Rationalist and The Sovereignty of Good.

Iris Murdoch: Awards & Accolades

Murdoch's book, The Sea, The Sea won the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1978.

Iris Murdoch books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Nice and the Good was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1969. Bruno's Dream was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1970. The Black Prince was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1973. The Philosopher's Pupil was nominated for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Fiction, in 1983. The Good Apprentice was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1985. The Book and the Brotherhood was nominated for the Booker Prize, Best Fiction Book, in 1987.

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5. Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale Series.

Iris Murdoch: F.A.Q