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Set in 1950s Dublin, this poignant story follows Yvonne, a spirited Irish woman who yearns for more than the conventional life awaiting her with her suitor, Sam. The narrative explores themes of love and repression, infused with Murdoch's characteristic wry humor and psychological depth reminiscent of Joyce's work. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Michael McCurdy, this previously unpublished tale offers a unique glimpse into the author's literary legacy, making it an ideal gift for romantics and literature lovers alike.
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Something Special, Iris Murdoch
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Something Special
- Subtitle
- A Story
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Iris Murdoch
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- ISBN13
- 9780393335217
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, Short Stories, 20th century, British Literature, English Literature, Novellas, Ireland, Irish Literature, Dublin
- First published
- 1957
- Original title
- Something Special
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1950s Dublin, this poignant story follows Yvonne, a spirited Irish woman who yearns for more than the conventional life awaiting her with her suitor, Sam. The narrative explores themes of love and repression, infused with Murdoch's characteristic wry humor and psychological depth reminiscent of Joyce's work. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations from Michael McCurdy, this previously unpublished tale offers a unique glimpse into the author's literary legacy, making it an ideal gift for romantics and literature lovers alike.