Iris Murdoch — Henry Et Caton

Paris, Gallimard, 1980. Cloth. A French language edition of this novel by Iris Murdoch. Signed by an inscription from the author to her friend, Isla Fletcher, in Amsterdam. 'With all fond wishes to Isla Fletcher in Amsterdam&apos. Translated into French by Suzanne Mayoux. 'Henry and Cato' was Murdoch's eighteenth novel. It is set in the English countryside and centres on two childhood friends who had not seen each other for several years. Henry returns to England from the U.S upon inheriting his family estate and Cato is a Roman Catholic priest who is losing his faith and has fallen for a seventeen year old boy. Their two separate stories intertwine as the plot progresses. A complex story, this novel has elements of the thriller genre and was favourably reviewed by contemporary readers. Iris Murdoch was a British novelist and philosopher, born in Ireland. Primarily her novels focus on themes of morality, spirituality and sexuality. A prominent philosopher, she is now increasingly accredited for her work in the field of philosophy, most notably her work on the reinterpretation of Aristotle and Plato, as well as her discussions of moral philosophy. In her lifetime Murdoch wrote 26 novels, as well of a series of short stories and several philosophical papers. In the original paper wraps and held in original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, very smart with a few light creases to front wrap and minor bumping to the head and tail of spine. Dustwrapper is bumped to the head and tail of wraps to the extremities and to the spine. Internally ,firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.