The Sea, the Sea
Author: Iris Murdoch
Iris Murdoch’s extraordinary exploration of human nature shines with intricate detail.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOHN BURNSIDEWhen Charles Arrowby retires from his glittering career in the London theatre, he buys a remote house on the rocks by the sea. He hopes to escape from his tumultuous love affairs but unexpectedly bumps into his childhood sweetheart and sets his heart o….Read More
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