Birthdate: July 15, 1919
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Died: February 8, 1999
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch was a renowned Irish and British novelist and philosopher celebrated for her exploration of themes like good and evil, sexual relationships, morality, and the power of the unconscious in her works. She received critical acclaim for novels such as “Under the Net” and “The Sea, The Sea,” with the latter earning her the prestigious Booker Prize. Murdoch’s influence extended to philosophy, notably in her work “The Sovereignty of Good.” Her significant impact on literature was further recognized through accolades like being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and being listed among the top British writers post-1945 by The Times.
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