dame jean iris murdoch

Thân thiện

A woman writes at her desk, inspired by the works of Dame Jean Iris Murdoch.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • British novelist and philosopher: Dame Jean Iris Murdoch was a British writer, born in Ireland, primarily known for her novels. She was also a philosopher and is considered one of the most significant novelists of the 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The philosophical themes in the works of Dame Jean Iris Murdoch are profound.
  • We are studying a novel by Iris Murdoch in our literature class.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to her body of work: The name "Iris Murdoch" is often used to refer collectively to her novels and philosophical writings.
  • The library has a complete section dedicated to Iris Murdoch.

Variants and Related Words

• Murdochian (adj): Characteristic of or relating to the themes, style, or philosophy found in Iris Murdoch's works.
  • The novel's exploration of moral freedom is deeply Murdochian.

Synonyms

• Novelist: A writer of novels.
• Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
• Philosopher: A person engaged or learned in philosophy.

Related Phrases

• Not applicable: As a proper noun referring to a specific person, common phrasal verbs do not apply.

Related Idioms

• Not applicable: As a proper noun, it is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. British writer (born in Ireland) known primarily for her novels (1919-1999)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Murdoch
• Iris Murdoch
• Dame Jean Iris Murdoch