Pod mrežom

Pod mrežom

Iris Murdoch

Under the Net (1954), Iris Murdoch's debut work, follows Jake Donaghue, a young writer and translator in London, living a bohemian life. The story, told in the first person, explores themes of freedom, love, and the search for meaning through Jake's chaot

After his partner Sadie throws him out of his apartment, Jake embarks on a series of comedic and philosophical adventures. Jake seeks accommodation and reconnects with old friends, including his ex-lover, Annandine, and Hugo Belfounder, a philosopher whose ideas about authenticity deeply influence Jake. Hugo, a former fireworks factory owner, now leads a simple life, which leads Jake to question his own values. At the same time, Jake becomes embroiled in a love triangle with Annandine and her sister Sadie, as well as with movie star Lefty Todd, which further complicates his relationships.

The novel is a satire of 1950s London society, but also a philosophical meditation on freedom and responsibility. Jake's search for identity leads him through a series of unusual situations, including stealing a movie star's dog and attempting to write his own work. In the end, Jake embraces a more modest life, realizing that true freedom lies in embracing reality, not escaping it. Murdoch masterfully combines humor, irony and deep philosophical questions, creating a portrait of a man trapped "under the web" of his own illusions.

Original title
Under the net
Translation
Giga Gračan
Editor
Milan Mirić
Graphics design
Alfred Pal
Dimensions
21 x 12.5 cm
Pages
302
Publisher
Sveučilišna naklada Liber (SNL), Zagreb, 1981.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

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