The Good Apprentice
by
Iris Murdoch
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0099285258
ISBN-13
9780099285250
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Imprint
Vintage Classics
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 30th, 2000
Print length
576 Pages
Weight
418 grams
Dimensions
19.80 x 12.90 x 3.90 cms
Product Classification:
Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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Stuart's step-brother Edward Baltram is tormented by guilt because he has, he believes, killed his best friend. Funny, compelling and extremely moving, THE GOOD APPRENTICE is about guilt ridden despair, and the difficult problem of how to try to be good - and the various magical devices which console those who are sensible enough not to try.
Stuart Cuno has decided to become good. Not believing in God, he invents his own methods, which include celibacy, chastity and the abandonment of a promising academic career. Interfering friends and relations question his sincerity, his sanity and his motives. Stuart''s step-brother Edward Baltram is tormented by guilt because he has, he believes, killed his best friend. He dreams sometimes of redemption, sometimes of suicide. Funny, compelling and extremely moving, THE GOOD APPRENTICE is about guilt ridden despair, and the difficult problem of how to try to be good - and the various magical devices which console those who are sensible enough not to try.
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