The Bell - Softcover
Discover Murdoch’s wonderful writing in this compelling story of a young woman and an unusual religious lay community.
A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home to an enclosed order of nuns. A new bell, legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. Dora Greenfield, erring wife, returns to her husband. Michael Mead, leader of the community, is confronted by Nick Fawley, with whom he had disastrous homosexual relations, while the wise old Abbess watches and prays and exercises discreet authority. And everyone, or almost everyone, hopes to be saved whatever that may mean... Iris Murdoch's funny and sad novel is about religion, the fight between good and evil and the terrible accidents of human frailty.
A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home to an enclosed order of nuns. A new bell, legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. Dora Greenfield, erring wife, returns to her husband. Michael Mead, leader of the community, is confronted by Nick Fawley, with whom he had disastrous homosexual relations, while the wise old Abbess watches and prays and exercises discreet authority. And everyone, or almost everyone, hopes to be saved whatever that may mean... Iris Murdoch's funny and sad novel is about religion, the fight between good and evil and the terrible accidents of human frailty.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"Her novels evoked beautifully the atmosphere of the country gardens (The Bell, 1958) or the mysterious London streets (The Time of the Angels, 1968) in which they were set, with their characters engaged in intriguing love relationships, from the totally innocent to the wholly weird." (The Times)
"Iris Murdoch really knows how to write, can tell a story, delineate a character, catch an atmosphere with deadly accuracy" (John Betjeman)
"Of all the novelists that have made their bow since the war she seems to me to be the most remarkable-behind her books one feels a power of intellect quite exceptional in a novelist" (Sunday Times)
"A distinguished novelist of a rare kind" (Kingsley Amis)
"A tragi-comic masterpiece... A magnificent novel" (Susan Hill The Lady)
Book Description:
"Iris Murdoch really knows how to write, can tell a story, delineate a character, catch an atmosphere with deadly accuracy" (John Betjeman)
"Of all the novelists that have made their bow since the war she seems to me to be the most remarkable-behind her books one feels a power of intellect quite exceptional in a novelist" (Sunday Times)
"A distinguished novelist of a rare kind" (Kingsley Amis)
"A tragi-comic masterpiece... A magnificent novel" (Susan Hill The Lady)
Iris Murdoch's funny and sad novel is about religion, the fight between good and evil and the terrible accidents of human frailty.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherVintage Classics
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0099470489
- ISBN 13 9780099470489
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages352
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 11.90
Shipping:
£ 2.12
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Bell : Vintage Classics Murdoch Series
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 2305041-n
Buy New
£ 11.90
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Bell (Paperback)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, London
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0099470489
ISBN 13: 9780099470489
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Iris Murdoch's funny and sad novel is about religion, the fight between good and evil and the terrible accidents of human frailty.Discover Murdoch's wonderful writing in this compelling story of a young woman and an unusual religious lay community.A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home to an enclosed order of nuns. A new bell, legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. Dora Greenfield, erring wife, returns to her husband. Michael Mead, leader of the community, is confronted by Nick Fawley, with whom he had disastrous homosexual relations, while the wise old Abbess watches and prays and exercises discreet authority. And everyone, or almost everyone, hopes to be saved whatever that may mean. Iris Murdoch's funny and sad novel is about religion, the fight between good and evil and the terrible accidents of human frailty. Discover Murdochs wonderful writing in this compelling story of a young woman and an unusual religious lay community.A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home to an enclosed order of nuns. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099470489
Buy New
£ 14.07
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Bell (Vintage Classics) [Soft Cover ]
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780099470489
Buy New
£ 14.54
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Bell
Published by
Random House 2004-02-05, London
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0099470489
ISBN 13: 9780099470489
New
paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780099470489
Buy New
£ 10.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Bell
Published by
Random House
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0099470489
ISBN 13: 9780099470489
New
Softcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 352. Seller Inventory # 5553158
Buy New
£ 9.41
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Bell
Published by
Vintage Classics
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0099470489
ISBN 13: 9780099470489
New
Paperback
Quantity: 6
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9780099470489-GDR
Buy New
£ 9.68
Convert currency
Stock Image
the bell
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780099470489_new
Buy New
£ 10.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Bell (Vintage Classics)
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 315 pages. 7.80x1.14x0.83 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0099470489
Buy New
£ 10.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Bell: Vintage Classics Murdoch Series
Published by
Vintage Publishing
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0099470489
ISBN 13: 9780099470489
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 6
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. BYATTDora Greenfield, erring wife, returns to live with her husband in a a lay community encamped outside Imber Abbey, home to a mysterious enclosed order of nuns. Watched over by its devout director and the discreet authority of the wise old Abbess, Imber Court is a haven for lost souls seeking tranquility. Seller Inventory # B9780099470489
Buy New
£ 11.32
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Bell: Vintage Classics Murdoch Series
Published by
Vintage Publishing
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0099470489
ISBN 13: 9780099470489
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9780099470489
Buy New
£ 12.37
Convert currency