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 had written 27 standalone novels, starting with Under the Net in 1954. The most recently released novel was Jackson's Dilemma, which was released in 1995.

Iris Murdoch also wrote 8 Non-Fiction 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.

Iris Murdoch: Lists & Other Mentions

• The Sea, The Sea has made several lists including:
  1. Good Housekeeping: 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors Selection in 2021.
  2. BBC: 100 Greatest British Novels Selection in 2015.
  3. Penguin: 100 Must-Read Classic Books Selection in 2022.
  4. The Guardian: 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman Selection in 2003.
  5. Marie Claire Magazine: Best Books To Read Before You Die Selection in 2017.
  6. BBC: Big Jubilee Read Selection in 2022.
• The Black Prince was a Counterpunch: 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 Selection in 2014.
• Under the Net has made several lists including:
  1. Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Board's List Selection in 1998.
  2. The Telegraph: 100 Novels Everyone Should Read Selection in 2009.
  3. Time Magazine: All-Time 100 Novels Selection in 2005.
• The Bell was a The Guardian: 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman Selection in 2003 and a Ninety-Nine Novels: The Best in English since 1939 Selection in 1984.

Related Authors

Fans of Iris Murdoch also enjoy these authors:

1. Barbara Kingsolver, author of: The Poisonwood Bible.
2. George Orwell, author of: 1984.
3. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
4. Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's Tale Series.
5. John Steinbeck, author of: Of Mice and Men.

Iris Murdoch: F.A.Q