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The Sea, The Sea

Iris Murdoch, John Burnside

From Shelf: Notable books from former authors who received a Knighthood or Damehood from the Queen

When Charles Arrowby retires from his glittering career in the London theatre, he buys a remote house on the rocks by the sea. He hopes to escape from his tumultuous love affairs but unexpectedly bumps into his childhood sweetheart and sets his heart on destroying her marriage.

Iris Murdoch's extraordinary exploration of human nature shines with intricate detail. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOHN BURNSIDEWhen Charles Arrowby retires from his glittering career in the London theatre, he buys a remote house on the rocks by the sea. He hopes to escape from his tumultuous love affairs but unexpectedly bumps into his childhood sweetheart and sets his heart on destroying her marriage. His equilibrium is further disturbed when his friends all decide to come and keep him company and Charles finds his seaside idyll severely threatened by his obsessions.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
560
Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
ISBN:
9780099284093
Published Date:
1/7/1999
Dimensions:
198mm x 129mm x 33mm
Weight:
383g
Category:
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

RRP: £10.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9780099284093


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