under the net
Book • 1954
'Under the Net' is Iris Murdoch's first novel, published in 1954, which follows the picaresque adventures of Jake Donaghue, a struggling writer in London.
The novel explores themes of language, philosophy, and the search for meaning through Jake's often misguided intellectual pursuits and romantic entanglements.
Jake's journey is marked by encounters with various eccentric characters and philosophical debates, reflecting Murdoch's own interests in existentialism and moral philosophy.
The narrative is characterized by its blend of humor, intellectual inquiry, and insightful observations on human relationships.
As Jake seeks to understand the world around him, he grapples with the limitations of language and the complexities of human understanding.
The novel explores themes of language, philosophy, and the search for meaning through Jake's often misguided intellectual pursuits and romantic entanglements.
Jake's journey is marked by encounters with various eccentric characters and philosophical debates, reflecting Murdoch's own interests in existentialism and moral philosophy.
The narrative is characterized by its blend of humor, intellectual inquiry, and insightful observations on human relationships.
As Jake seeks to understand the world around him, he grapples with the limitations of language and the complexities of human understanding.
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