Iris Murdoch Books in Order
Iris Murdoch is a highly acclaimed Irish-born British writer, university lecturer, and novelist. Her works delve into everyday ethical and moral issues, often illuminated by mythological themes. As a perfectionist, Murdoch was meticulous in maintaining control over her writing, resisting editorial changes. Throughout her 40-year career, she produced 26 novels, including those written during her battle with Alzheimer's disease. A masterful storyteller, Murdoch's writing is characterized by its pace, comedy, and philosophical depth, inviting readers to experience her unique and imaginative world. Her dedication to exploring complex ideas and emotions has cemented her status as a literary icon.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Iris Murdoch
- #1AmazonSartre: Romantic Rationalist(1953)
- #2AmazonThe Sovereignty of Good(1970)
- #3AmazonThe Fire and the Sun(1976)
- #4AmazonExistentialist Political Myth(1989)
- #5AmazonMetaphysics as a Guide to Morals(1992)
- #6AmazonExistentialists and Mystics(1997)
- #7AmazonIris Murdoch, A Writer at War: Letters and Diaries, 1939-1945(2002)
- #8AmazonLiving on Paper: Letters from Iris Murdoch, 1934–1995(2015)
- #9AmazonA Year of Birds(1978)
- #10AmazonWomen Writing(1979)
- #11AmazonBest for Winter(1979)
- #1AmazonUnder the Net(1954)
- #2AmazonThe Flight from the Enchanter(1956)
- #3AmazonThe Sandcastle(1957)
- #4AmazonThe Bell(1958)
- #5AmazonCloches(1958)
- #6AmazonA Severed Head(1961)
- #7AmazonAn Unofficial Rose(1962)
- #8AmazonThe Unicorn(1963)
- #9AmazonThe Italian Girl(1964)
- #10AmazonThe Red and the Green(1965)
- #11AmazonThe Time of the Angels(1966)
- #12AmazonThe Nice and the Good(1968)
- #13AmazonBruno's Dream(1969)
- #14AmazonA Fairly Honourable Defeat(1970)
- #15AmazonAn Accidental Man(1971)
- #16AmazonThe Black Prince(1973)
- #17AmazonThe Sacred and Profane Love Machine(1974)
- #18AmazonA Word Child(1975)
- #19AmazonHenry and Cato(1976)
- #20AmazonThe Sea, The Sea(1978)
- #21AmazonNuns and Soldiers(1980)
- #22AmazonThe Philosopher's Pupil(1983)
- #23AmazonThe Good Apprentice(1985)
- #24AmazonThe Book and the Brotherhood(1987)
- #25AmazonThe Message to the Planet(1989)
- #26AmazonThe Green Knight(1993)
- #27AmazonJackson's Dilemma(1995)
- #28AmazonSomething Special(1957)
- #29AmazonThe Three Arrows(1973)
- #30AmazonThe Three Arrows and the Servants and the Snow(1974)
- #31AmazonAcastos(1986)
- #32AmazonJoanna Joanna(1994)
- #33AmazonThe One Alone(1995)
About Iris Murdoch
Iris Murdoch is a highly acclaimed Irish-born British writer, university lecturer, and novelist. Her works delve into everyday ethical and moral issues, often illuminated by mythological themes. As a perfectionist, Murdoch was meticulous in maintaining control over her writing, resisting editorial changes. Throughout her 40-year career, she produced 26 novels, including those written during her battle with Alzheimer's disease. A masterful storyteller, Murdoch's writing is characterized by its pace, comedy, and philosophical depth, inviting readers to experience her unique and imaginative world. Her dedication to exploring complex ideas and emotions has cemented her status as a literary icon.
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