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Under the Net

Iris Murdoch

Most people recognize Iris Murdoch as a novelist; thoughtful and well-constructed, her books have won a variety of prizes. But she was also a philosopher and social critic, and she wrote poetry, plays, and a few short stories as well. This week, Leigh, P. T., and Dr. C look at the life and work of Iris Murdoch and discuss her approach to writing, some of her unpublished poems, and her debut novel.