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Rediscovered story explores dreams versus reality.

If you enjoy tales that unearth the intricate dance between aspirations and the oft-hard lines of reality, "Something Special" might resonate deeply with you. Iris Murdoch's distinctive charm is woven throughout this narrative, capturing the essence of a young woman's longing for 'something more' amidst the cultural backdrop of 1950s Dublin. This short story, unique in Murdoch's oeuvre as it treads into the short form, provides an intimate gaze into a single, defining moment that brims with sly humor and a hint of melancholy.

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Something Special

Regular price ₱440.55 Now ₱292.05 Save 34%
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ISBN: 9780099422655
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Feminism, Classics, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.03
(rated by 518 readers)

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Something Special was previously unpublished except in a 1950s anthology and in Japan, and rediscovered after her death. It is the only short story that Iris Murdoch ever wrote for publication.Set in Dublin, against the vividly recognisable backdrop of the writer's native city in the late fifties, Something Special is the story of Yvonne, an ordinary, bold young Irish woman who believes there's more to life than marriage to Sam, the respectable young man who's courting her. Written with verve and characteristic sly humour, it moves to a surprising climax and conclusion - a poignant, strangely haunting story about the incompatibility of dreams and desires.
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Rediscovered story explores dreams versus reality.

If you enjoy tales that unearth the intricate dance between aspirations and the oft-hard lines of reality, "Something Special" might resonate deeply with you. Iris Murdoch's distinctive charm is woven throughout this narrative, capturing the essence of a young woman's longing for 'something more' amidst the cultural backdrop of 1950s Dublin. This short story, unique in Murdoch's oeuvre as it treads into the short form, provides an intimate gaze into a single, defining moment that brims with sly humor and a hint of melancholy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.