Peter J. Conradi Livres

Focusing on the life and legacy of Iris Murdoch, this authorized biography by Peter Conradi explores the complexities of one of the twentieth century's most significant female novelists. Released shortly after her passing, the book captivates a new generation, highlighting Murdoch's intellectual and cultural contributions. Conradi's engaging narrative and deep insights into her work are praised for their sympathy and intelligence, making this a definitive resource for understanding Murdoch's multifaceted character and enduring influence.

Between June 9th and 12th 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were the guests of Franklin Delano Roosevelt at his country estate in Hyde Park, New York, during what was the first ever visit by a reigning British monarch to the United States. Coming at a time when Britain desperately needed U.S. help in the conflict that now seemed inevitable, the meeting was front page news on both sides of the Atlantic and imbued with huge political significance. This fascinating book recreates the backdrop to the royal visit, analyzing the political background and the media's reaction, and tells the back stories both of the King and of Roosevelt, whose colorful personal life became entwined with the visit

Iris Murduch (1919 - 1999) - unbestrittene Doyenne der britischen Gegenwartsliteratur - prägte als Romanautorin ebenso wie auch durch ihre beeindruckende Persönlichkeit eine ganze Epoche.§Der Autor kannte Iris Murduch nicht nur persönlich, er hatte auch Zugang zu ihren Briefen und Aufzeichnungen und gibt in dieser Biografie Einblick in das sehr facettenreiche Leben einer großen Schriftstellerin.