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Portraits of Writers: Bidisha on Iris Murdoch

National Portrait Gallery

Thursday, 13 December 2012 at 19:00 (GMT)

London, United Kingdom

Portraits of Writers: Bidisha on Iris Murdoch

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Portraits of Writers: Bidisha on Iris Murdoch

13 December 2012, 19:00

Ondaatje Wing Theatre

Tickets: £5/£4

Writer, critic and broadcaster Bidisha celebrates novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch, whose portrait by Tom Phillips conveys her extraordinary presence and outward serenity. Bidisha argues that Murdoch, whose work combines morality with satire, and low passion with high yearning, is one of the most significant novelists since the second world war.

Part of a series of Portraits of Writers events in partnership with the Royal Society of Literature.
 
 Iris Murdoch, by Tom Phillips, 1985 - NPG  - © DACS / Tom Phillips

Iris Murdoch by Tom Phillips, 1985

© DACS / Tom Phillips

Part of Late Shift in partnership with FTI Consulting

Every Thursday and Friday until 21.00

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Enjoy a wide range of events including tours, talks, live music, DJs, films, art workshops, lectures, philosophy salons and drop-in drawing sessions.

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Tickets are not for resale, non refundable and non transferable.
The National Portrait Gallery reserves the right to make alterations to the published event where necessary and to refuse entry or ask ticket holders to leave at any point on reasonable grounds.

When & Where


St Martin's Place
WC2H 0HE London
United Kingdom

Thursday, 13 December 2012 at 19:00 (GMT)


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National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery houses the finest collection of portraits in the world, offering a unique insight into the men and women who have shaped British culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. Featuring some of the most iconic and instantly recognisable faces in British history, from Elizabeth I to David Beckham, the National Portrait Gallery has something for everyone. The Gallery offers a varied programme of special events, which encourage discussion, debate and creativity for all ages and interests.

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