The Philosopher's Pupil

The Philosopher's Pupil

By Iris Murdoch

Pages

576

Rating

3.82

Year

1983

PhilosophyFictionClassics20Th CenturyLiteratureBritish Literature

Description

In the English town of Ennistone, hot springs bubble up from deep beneath the earth. In these healing waters the townspeople seek health and regeneration, rightousness and ritual cleansing.To this town steeped in ancient lore and subterranean inspiration the Philosopher returns. He exerts an almost magical influence over a host of Ennistonians, and especially over George McCaffrey, the Philosopher's old pupil, a demonic man desperate for redemption.