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§Author· 1 book

John Burnside

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Cover of The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch

The Sea, the Sea

Iris Murdoch, 1978
37 ratings

§ About John Burnside's books

Books on SansFiction
1
Published
1978
Average rating
4.1 / 5 across 37 ratings
Genres
Classics, English Fiction, Fiction, Literature

The book: The Sea, the Sea (1978)

"He plans to write a memoir about his great love affair with Clement Makin, his mentor, both professionally and personally, and amuse himself with Lizzie, an actress he has strung along for many years.

Common questions about John Burnside

What is John Burnside best known for?
John Burnside is best known for The Sea, the Sea, published in 1978 with 37 ratings and a 4.1 average. It is the most-rated of John Burnside's books on SansFiction.
What genres does John Burnside write?
John Burnside's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, English Fiction, Fiction and Literature.

Explore: Classics · English Fiction · Fiction · Literature