Murdoch, Iris
The Sacred And Profane Love Machine
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099433576
- author:
- Murdoch, Iris
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Sacred and Profane Love Machine by Iris Murdoch is a complex exploration of love in all its forms. At its centre are two men, Montague Small and Blaise Gavender, whose lives become increasingly entwined as they navigate their own desires and the complexities of human relationships. Their paths cross with women who embody different aspects of love: Harriet, whose love is pure and selfless; Emily, whose love is driven by a desire for justice and revenge; and Monty's own wife, whose presence still haunts him. As these characters' lives intersect, a web of relationships is formed that raises questions about the nature of honesty, love, and happiness. Through its intricate plot and nuanced characterisation, The Sacred and Profane Love Machine examines the ways in which human connections can both enrich and complicate our lives.
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