A Word Child
Author: Iris Murdoch
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: THE VIKING PRESS/NEW YORK, 1975
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A poignant psychological novel, A Word Child chronicles the life of Hilary Burde, a brilliant but socially inept philologist whose past mistakes haunt his present. Murdoch masterfully portrays Hilary's intricate inner world, revealing his struggles with guilt, love, and the destructive power of language. The narrative presents a compelling study of human fallibility and the enduring quest for redemption, all rendered with the author's characteristic intellectual depth and sharp wit. This compelling work illustrates the profound impact of personal history on an individual's capacity for connection and happiness.
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Author: Iris Murdoch
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: THE VIKING PRESS/NEW YORK, 1975
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A poignant psychological novel, A Word Child chronicles the life of Hilary Burde, a brilliant but socially inept philologist whose past mistakes haunt his present. Murdoch masterfully portrays Hilary's intricate inner world, revealing his struggles with guilt, love, and the destructive power of language. The narrative presents a compelling study of human fallibility and the enduring quest for redemption, all rendered with the author's characteristic intellectual depth and sharp wit. This compelling work illustrates the profound impact of personal history on an individual's capacity for connection and happiness.
