The Sea, The Sea

"The Sea, The Sea" is a novel by British author Iris Murdoch, first published in 1978. It tells the story of Charles Arrowby, a retired theater director who moves to a seaside home to reflect on his life and relationships. As he seeks solitude, he confronts his past, including obsession and desire, while grappling with the nature of love and the inevitability of change. The novel explores themes of self-discovery, the complexity of human emotions, and the impact of the sea, which symbolizes both freedom and confinement. It won the Booker Prize and is considered a significant work in modern literature.