An Accidental Man
An Accidental Man by Iris Murdoch is a reissue published by National Geographic Books on March 1, 1988. This 448-page novel is presented in English and explores themes of fate, accidents, and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. The narrative follows Austin Gibson Grey, a young American who finds himself drafted into a conflict he disapproves of, despite having a stable life in England and an engagement to a wonderful girl.
Readers will encounter a complex exploration of duty, self-interest, and cowardice as Austin grapples with the consequences of his circumstances. The story delves into the lives of characters affected by Austin’s accidental nature, raising questions about fate and the moral challenges they face. Through this intricate tale, Murdoch examines the intertwining of personal choices and unforeseen events, inviting reflection on the nature of existence and the impact of chance on human lives.
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A scintillating novel of fate, accidents, and moral dilemmas
Set in the time of the Vietnam War, this story concerns the plight of a young American, happily installed in a perfect job in England, engaged to a wonderful girl, who is suddenly drafted to a war he disapproves of.
What is duty here, what is self-interest, what is cowardice? Austin Gibson Grey, the accidental man of the title, is accident-prone, also prone to bring disaster to his friend sand relations. He blames fate. But are we not all accidental, one of his victims asks. Fate and accidents make deep moral dilemmas for the characters in the long and complex tale.
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