Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch was a renowned novelist and philosopher known for her exploration of good and evil, sexual relationships, morality, and the power of the unconscious. She also became well-known for her public decline after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

July 15, 1919

Star Sign :

Cancer

Death Date:

February 08, 1999

Age :

79

Birthplace :

Dublin, Ireland

Iris Murdoch was an Irish-British novelist and philosopher who gained fame for her exploration of themes such as good and evil, sexual relationships, morality, and the power of the unconscious in her works. Her most renowned novel, “The Sea, The Sea,” won the Booker Prize in 1978, and she authored numerous other notable works, including “Under the Net,” “The Bell,” “A Severed Head,” “The Black Prince,” and “The Sovereignty of Good.” Over her 40-year career, Murdoch wrote 26 novels and several philosophical works. She also became known for her public struggle with Alzheimer’s disease following an early diagnosis.