by A. S. Byatt
First published 1989
Acclaimed novelist A.S. Byatt delves into the turbulent life of Iris Murdoch, a celebrated British philosopher and author. Byatt's meticulous research uncovers Murdoch's mercurial nature, her passionate affairs, and the creative impulses that fueled her groundbreaking fiction. As Byatt navigates Murdoch's labyrinthine personal history, she must grapple with the challenge of distilling an unruly literary icon into a cohesive portrait. Unruly Times is a riveting exploration of genius, obsession, and the elusive art of biography.
Genres: biography, literary-fiction, 20th-century, british-literature, biography-memoir, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: gritty, literary-fiction
Period: 19th century
288 pages · Paperback · Vintage Books