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Literary Fiction· International

A Severed Head

by Iris Murdoch
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
#15,187of 98,734 books
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Published 1961English
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Published in 1961, A Severed Head established Iris Murdoch as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A celebrated work of literary fiction, A Severed Head by Iris Murdoch (1961) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.

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AuthorIris Murdoch
Published1961
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score35/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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A Severed Head was written by Iris Murdoch, first published in 1961. Iris Murdoch is recognized as a significant author in the field of literary fiction.

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