Iris Murdoch – A Fairly Honourable Defeat – First Edition 1970
£45.00
A first edition, first printing of A Fairly Honourable Defeat by Iris Murdoch, published by Chatto and Windus, London in 1970. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, some bumping to the spine tips, damp-staining to spine and rear panel, mild toning to the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with slight fading to the spine and corresponding damp-staining to the boards. Jacket design by John Sergeant.
A Fairly Honourable Defeat by Iris Murdoch is a psychological novel exploring deception, morality and the fragility of relationships. It follows Julius, a manipulative intellectual who orchestrates a cruel experiment to test human nature, targeting the seemingly stable marriage of Morgan and Tallis. As lies unravel, betrayals emerge and ideals are tested, the novel examines love, goodness and the ease of destruction. Murdoch’s sharp character studies and philosophical depth make it a gripping, thought-provoking read.
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A first edition, first printing of A Fairly Honourable Defeat by Iris Murdoch, published by Chatto and Windus, London in 1970. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, some bumping to the spine tips, damp-staining to spine and rear panel, mild toning to the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with slight fading to the spine and corresponding damp-staining to the boards. Jacket design by John Sergeant.
A Fairly Honourable Defeat by Iris Murdoch is a psychological novel exploring deception, morality and the fragility of relationships. It follows Julius, a manipulative intellectual who orchestrates a cruel experiment to test human nature, targeting the seemingly stable marriage of Morgan and Tallis. As lies unravel, betrayals emerge and ideals are tested, the novel examines love, goodness and the ease of destruction. Murdoch’s sharp character studies and philosophical depth make it a gripping, thought-provoking read.
