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Under The Net

By Iris Murdoch

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| Paperback | 9780099458449

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Book Description

Introduction by Kiernan Ryan

Iris Murdoch’s first novel is a gem -- set in a part of London where struggling writers rub shoulders with successful bookies, and film starlets with frantic philosophers. Its hero, Jake Donaghue, is a likable young man who makes a living out of translation Continue

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what an interesting journey, with the hero of this story, jake donaghue, even though he never consider himself one; and with iris murdoch. a lighthearted story, but certainly with substantial weight, iris weaved in philosophy, politics, social aspect, & human relationships to the alluring storytelli ... (continue)

what an interesting journey, with the hero of this story, jake donaghue, even though he never consider himself one; and with iris murdoch. a lighthearted story, but certainly with substantial weight, iris weaved in philosophy, politics, social aspect, & human relationships to the alluring storytelling.
this novel was first published in 1954. certainly it is a timeless piece.

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