Literary Fiction· United Kingdom
The Sea, The Sea
by Iris MurdochAggregate Editorial Score65/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1978512 pagesEnglish
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Published in 1978, The Sea, The Sea established Iris Murdoch as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A retired theatre director retreats to a house on the sea to write his memoirs, only to become obsessed with his first love from decades before. Murdoch's Booker Prize-winning novel is a rich exploration of solipsism, obsession, and the stories we tell ourselves. It is widely considered her finest achievement. Themes of obsession, self-delusion, memory run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1978.
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📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.
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Nobel Prize in Literature
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