Murdoch, Iris

The Red and the Green (Vintage Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780099429135
author:
Murdoch, Iris
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
General & Literary Fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.90

Description

The Red and the Green by Iris Murdoch explores the complex web of relationships between individuals in Dublin as the Easter Rebellion approaches. At its centre are Pat Dumay, his mother, and his Protestant soldier cousin Andrew Chase-White, each struggling with their own emotions and loyalties. As tensions rise, Millie Kinnard navigates her own path, driven by a desire for independence and respectability. Against this backdrop of personal turmoil, the city's streets become increasingly rain-soaked, reflecting the mood of a nation on the brink of change. This novel is a nuanced portrayal of life in Dublin during a pivotal moment in history, where individual relationships are tested by the forces of politics and faith.

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