The Black Prince by Iris Murdoch

"The Black Prince" is a captivating novel revolving around a middle-aged Londoner who falls passionately in love with the daughter of a close friend. As he navigates through the complexities of love, he experiences a profound transformation of character, leading him to question the nature of love, art, and personal identity. The story is told in a postmodern style, with multiple narrative perspectives, and explores themes of love, obsession, self-deception and psychological manipulation.

The 1247th greatest book of all time


Published
1973
Nationality
British
Type
Fiction
Pages
400-480
Words
112,000
Original Language
English

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