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The Black Prince is a novel by Irish author Iris Murdoch, first published in 1973
. The novel is centered on Bradley Pearson, an aging writer reflecting on his life and tumultuous relationships with his friends and family. The novel is structured as a series of flashbacks, with Bradley recounting his relationships with his ex-wife, Christian; his sister, Priscilla; and his close friends, the Baffins. The Black Prince is a complex and multi-layered work that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the nature of art.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Bradley Pearson, and explanations of important quotes from The Black Prince.
