A prominent philosopher, she is now increasingly accredited for her work in the field of philosophy, most notably her work on the reinterpretation of Aristotle and Plato, as well as her discussions of moral philosophy. Primarily her novels focus on themes of morality, spirituality and sexuality. Iris Murdoch was a British novelist and philosopher, born in Ireland. The work explores their complex relationship riddled with jealousy, fear, love, hate and misunderstanding. The main characters are Bradley Pearson, an elderly writer and his best friend, Arnold Baddin, a younger man. It is a story about love, in the context of romantic love, an artist's inspiration, a love song to Shakespeare and much more. Narratively, the work consists of a central story book-ended by forewords and post-scripts written by featured characters. Possibly the same Julian Andrews, head of the British council, who is referred to in Iris Murdoch's letters. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, 'Julian Andrews'. This is Murdoch's fifteenth novel, which eventually was released as a stage play.

The first edition of this novel by Irish author, Iris Murdoch. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Category: Fiction, Modern First Editions. This is a remarkable novel, compelling both as a story with a marvellously involuted plot and as a meditation on the natureof art, of love, and of the power of human relationships.' 8vo - over 7Â¾' - 9Â¾' tall. Bradley is encompassed by predatory friends and relative his long-vanished and now very rich ex-wife appears with maddening plans for a heart-warming reconciliation his delinquent brother-in-law follows, hoping for a windfall or at least some interesting trouble Arnold's wife nourishes an emotional attachment to him Arnold's teenage daughter wants him to teach her to be a writer.Bradley cannot stand it any longer he attempts to run away but finds himself the captive of an ambiguous power beyond his control.And so a very intellectual thriller moves to its violent climax. Jealousy, fear, love, hate and misunderstanding bedevil this increasingly complex relationship.

The hero and narrator, Bradly Pearson, is an elderly 'blocked writer' whose best friend Arnold Baffin, a considerably younger man, is a deplorably successful producer of best-sellers. 'The Black Prince is a story about being in love it is also a study of an artist's inspiration, a love song to Shakespeare, and many other things. Dust jacket is in good condition currently enclosed in library clear protective covering. Book is in good ex-library condition with associated markings.

The black prince by iris murdoch