The Bell
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Iris Murdoch
Binding: Hardback
Published: CHATTO & WINDUS, 1958
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover has light tanning along spine and light staining from general use. Previous owner name inside, foxing to pages
Iris Murdoch's "The Bell" is a profound work of literary fiction that transports readers to a secluded Anglican lay community in rural England. The narrative intricately weaves together the lives of a diverse group of individuals, each grappling with personal crises, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of faith and desire. As a new bell is installed in the abbey, its presence seems to amplify the hidden tensions and illicit passions simmering beneath the surface of this seemingly tranquil retreat. Murdoch masterfully uncovers the hypocrisy and self-deception within the community, presenting a compelling study of human nature, the search for spiritual meaning, and the often-unforeseen consequences of idealism.
Author: Iris Murdoch
Binding: Hardback
Published: CHATTO & WINDUS, 1958
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: No dust jacket, cloth cover has light tanning along spine and light staining from general use. Previous owner name inside, foxing to pages
Iris Murdoch's "The Bell" is a profound work of literary fiction that transports readers to a secluded Anglican lay community in rural England. The narrative intricately weaves together the lives of a diverse group of individuals, each grappling with personal crises, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of faith and desire. As a new bell is installed in the abbey, its presence seems to amplify the hidden tensions and illicit passions simmering beneath the surface of this seemingly tranquil retreat. Murdoch masterfully uncovers the hypocrisy and self-deception within the community, presenting a compelling study of human nature, the search for spiritual meaning, and the often-unforeseen consequences of idealism.