Bereavement is a darkness impenetrable to the imagination o… - Iris Murdoch

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Bereavement is a darkness impenetrable to the imagination of the unbereaved

Iris Murdoch

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About Iris Murdoch

Dame Jean Iris Murdoch (15 July 1919 – 8 February 1999) was an Anglo-Irish novelist and philosopher, famed for her series of novels that combine rich characterization and compelling plotlines usually involving ethical or sexual themes. Her life-story was filmed in 2001 as Iris.

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Native Name: Jean Iris Murdoch

Alternative Names: Dame Iris Murdoch

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Now, when she felt so deeply connected to him, they were finally estranged.

Every persisting marriage is based on fear', said Peregrine. 'Fear is fundamental, you dig down in human nature and what's at the bottom? Mean spiteful cruel self-regarding fear, whether it makes you to put the foot in it or whether it makes you to cower...

I had deluded myself throughout by the idea of reviving a secret love which did not exist at all.

Bereavement is a darkness impenetrable to the imagination of the unbereaved - Iris Murdoch

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