Iris Murdoch – An Accidental Man – First Edition 1971
£35.00
A first edition, first printing of An Accidental Man by Iris Murdoch, published by Chatto and Windus in 1971. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, with central crease to spine, bumping to upper corner of front board and slight toning to the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds, fading to the spine and closed tear between lower front panel and hinge of the spine. Jacket design by John Sergeant.
An Accidental Man by Iris Murdoch is a darkly comic novel about fate, moral ambiguity and human folly. It follows Austin Gibson Grey, a selfish and ineffectual man whose life intersects with a cast of eccentric characters, including his noble yet tormented brother. Through tangled relationships, betrayals and existential dilemmas, the novel satirises modern society’s contradictions. Murdoch’s sharp wit and philosophical depth create a compelling exploration of chance, responsibility and the complexities of human nature.
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A first edition, first printing of An Accidental Man by Iris Murdoch, published by Chatto and Windus in 1971. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, with central crease to spine, bumping to upper corner of front board and slight toning to the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds, fading to the spine and closed tear between lower front panel and hinge of the spine. Jacket design by John Sergeant.
An Accidental Man by Iris Murdoch is a darkly comic novel about fate, moral ambiguity and human folly. It follows Austin Gibson Grey, a selfish and ineffectual man whose life intersects with a cast of eccentric characters, including his noble yet tormented brother. Through tangled relationships, betrayals and existential dilemmas, the novel satirises modern society’s contradictions. Murdoch’s sharp wit and philosophical depth create a compelling exploration of chance, responsibility and the complexities of human nature.
