Description
Set against the backdrop of a secluded religious community and an adjacent abbey, Iris Murdoch's "The Bell" explores the intricate lives and moral complexities of its inhabitants. When a long-lost bell is to be reinstalled, its arrival stirs profound changes and unearths hidden truths within the lay community and the enclosed order of nuns. This novel delves into themes of faith, illusion, and the search for meaning, as characters grapple with their desires and the consequences of their actions. Murdoch's signature philosophical depth and keen psychological insight illuminate the turbulent inner lives that lie beneath the surface of quiet devotion.
Available Editions
paperback
Panther
Published Jan 1, 1976
317 pages
ISBN: 9780586044278
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Details
First Published
1958
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Bell by Iris Murdoch.