The Black Prince

Interesting Facts

• The book explores the complex relationships between art and life, as well as between love and morality.
• The main character, Bradley Pearson, a writer, experiences a midlife crisis and attempts to write his masterpiece.
• The novel contains numerous philosophical reflections and allusions to Shakespeare's works, especially «Hamlet».
• The plot of the book includes elements of detective fiction, psychological drama, and philosophical novel.
• Iris Murdoch uses the metaphor of the «black prince» to denote the dark sides of human nature and the inner struggle of the hero.
• The book raises questions about the nature of creativity, self-identity, and the search for the meaning of life.