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The Bell - Iris Murdoch

English
2004-02-05
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A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequestered nuns. A new bell is being installed when suddenly the old bell, a legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. And then things begin to change. Meanwhile the wise old Abbess watches and prays and exercises discreet authority. And everyone, or almost everyone, hopes to be saved, whatever ... Full description

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A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequestered nuns. A new bell is being installed when suddenly the old bell, a legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. And then things begin to change. Meanwhile the wise old Abbess watches and prays and exercises discreet authority. And everyone, or almost everyone, hopes to be saved, whatever that may mean.Originally published in 1958, this funny, sad, and moving novel is about religion, sex, and the fight between good and evil.

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Author Iris Murdoch
Publisher Random House UK Ltd
Series Vintage Classics
Release year 2004
Cover type Softcover
EAN 9780099470489
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