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Following the loss of his wife, renowned author Iris Murdoch, retired professor John Bayley finds his life transformed. As he navigates his grief, he receives an overwhelming outpouring of sympathy from fans of both Murdoch's work and his own memoir, Elegy for Iris. However, the situation becomes complicated with numerous visits from well-meaning women, bringing food and unsolicited advice, all eager to support the grieving widower. This poignant narrative explores themes of loss, memory, and the unexpected challenges of moving forward.
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Widower's House, John Bayley
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Widower's House
- Subtitle
- A Study in Bereavement, or How Margot and Mella Forced Me to Flee My Home
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Bayley
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 254
- ISBN13
- 9780393341560
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Following the loss of his wife, renowned author Iris Murdoch, retired professor John Bayley finds his life transformed. As he navigates his grief, he receives an overwhelming outpouring of sympathy from fans of both Murdoch's work and his own memoir, Elegy for Iris. However, the situation becomes complicated with numerous visits from well-meaning women, bringing food and unsolicited advice, all eager to support the grieving widower. This poignant narrative explores themes of loss, memory, and the unexpected challenges of moving forward.