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A Fairly Honourable Defeat
A Fairly Honourable Defeat
Author: Iris Murdoch
In a dark comedy of errors, Iris Murdoch portrays the mischief wrought by Julius, a cynical intellectual who decides to demonstrate through a Machiavellian experiment how easily loving couples, caring friends, and devoted siblings can betray their loyalties. As puppet master, Julius artfully plays on the human tendency to embrace drama and intri...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780141186177
ISBN-10: 0141186178
Publication Date: 3/1/2001
Pages: 432
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Publisher: Penguin Classics
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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"One of the most enjoyable and interesting of Iris Murdoch's books..." -NY Times Book Review


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