Definition of Iris Murdoch

1. Noun. British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999).

Exact synonyms: Dame Jean Iris Murdoch, Murdoch
Generic synonyms: Author, Writer

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Literary usage of Iris Murdoch

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Trespasser by David Herbert Lawrence (1912)
"Iris Murdoch THE UNICORN Like most of Iris Murdoch's novels, The Unicorn can be read on several levels. At the very least it is a dazzling entertainment; ..."

2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"... scientists —Alan Abelson, Barron ‘s, 8 May 1972 . . . he envisages sex as a sort of universal spiritual energy —Iris Murdoch, The Fire and The Sun. ..."

3. Wisdom for the Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing by Larry Chang (2006)
"Iris Murdoch, 1919-1999 - A life without love, no matter how many other things we have, is an empty, meaningless one. - Leo Buscaglia, 1924-1998 - Love, ..."

4. The Trespasser by David Herbert Lawrence (1912)
"Iris Murdoch THE UNICORN Like most of Iris Murdoch's novels, The Unicorn can be read on several levels. At the very least it is a dazzling entertainment; ..."

5. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"... scientists —Alan Abelson, Barron ‘s, 8 May 1972 . . . he envisages sex as a sort of universal spiritual energy —Iris Murdoch, The Fire and The Sun. ..."

6. Wisdom for the Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing by Larry Chang (2006)
"Iris Murdoch, 1919-1999 - A life without love, no matter how many other things we have, is an empty, meaningless one. - Leo Buscaglia, 1924-1998 - Love, ..."

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