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Elegy for Iris
Elegy for Iris
Author: John Bayley
A melodious, affecting tribute to one of the greatest writers of her time -- now stricken with Alzheimer's disease -- by her devoted husband of over forty years — "I was living in a fairy story -- the kind with sinister overtones and not always a happy ending -- in which a young man loves a beautiful maiden who returns his love but is al...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780312198640
ISBN-10: 0312198647
Publication Date: 1/1/1999
Pages: 275
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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Helpful Score: 3
A loving tribute by the husband of Iris Murdoch, noted author, whose wife of many years, is stricken with Alzheimers Disease. Not at all depressing, quite the contrary, and his love for her is strengthened. Anyone who has a loved one or friend that has dealt with this disease will find it moving and less fearful. A life and it,s changing patterns and at the same time a celebration of life. A caregiver,s experience and one to treasure. I never saw the movie based on this book, but look forward to doing so now. GinaK
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Helpful Score: 2
John Bayley, a literary critic who taught at Oxford, writes his own book about his love for his wife and her descent into her own world due to Alzheimer's disease. This book feels like a wonderful conversation with a wise friend.
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Helpful Score: 1
John Bayley writes of Iris Murdock, the talented author and love of his life as she sinks into Alzheimers.
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Helpful Score: 1
this is a literate and lovely memory of a beloved wife who was a phenomenal writer and scholar.
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Helpful Score: 1
Beautiful story. Inspired the movie "Iris".
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Twintoni avatar reviewed Elegy for Iris on + 133 more book reviews
a very touching book about the author Iris Murdoch written by her husband.


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