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Literary Fiction· International

The Sandcastle

by Iris Murdoch
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
#15,198of 98,734 books
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Published 1957English
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Iris Murdoch's The Sandcastle (1957) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A celebrated work of literary fiction, The Sandcastle by Iris Murdoch (1957) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.

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AuthorIris Murdoch
Published1957
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score35/100
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