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Iris Murdoch. Something Special: A Story Michael McCurdy, ill. New York. Norton 2000. 55 pages, ill. $15.95 ISBN 0-393-05007-6

CONFRONTED WITH a title like Something Special, a cover engraving of two embracing lovers, and a beautiful gift-book format, the unwary bookstore browser might be tempted to buy this book as a present for an anniversary or another romantic occasion, but the story, originally published by Iris Murdoch in 1957, would definitely not encourage romance.

Illustrated with engravings by Michael McCurdy that beautifully reflect the somber, at times even ominous tone of the story, this special edition contains a previously uncollected ...

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