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The Black Prince | 
 enlarge | Author: Iris Murdoch
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 277763
Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 0140039341
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780140039344
ASIN: 0140039341
Publication Date: February 27, 1975
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Condition: In stock in England. Paperback book. acceptable condition only Usual light spine creasing. Cover with heavy creasing. Pages slightly yellowed due to age. ** Sent within 1 working day by UK seller, available by email for queries. ** in stock Amazon A-Z Guaranteed Seller.
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 This novel is a work of art February 14, 2008
Persephone (England)
The Black Prince is in my opinion the finest novel Iris Murdoch wrote, and perhaps one of the finest novels of its time. The description of Bradley falling in love will stay with me forever. Bradley, although perhaps not the most endearing character, is so real I feel I could meet him at any moment. He certainly is not endearing, and yet as another reviewer wrote we feel profound sympathy for him. The plot is beautifully crafted, and the twist at the end is a masterstroke. The postscripts at the end of the novel where you see events from the point of view of the other main characters is simply a stroke of genius. I will never forget this book.
 I did not like it August 3, 2006
Eve (London)
1 out of 11 found this review helpful
This was a first time that I approached Murdoch's book. I am very disappointed. Iris has a reputation of being a very "difficult to understand" writer. Hence I had very high expectations in this regard. Unfortunately this particular book was kind of boring for me. There was far too much dialog about nothing really. Changes of seen reminded of theatre play.
Aesthetics, Truth and the black Eros February 6, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Like many of Murdoch's novels, one is almost dismayed at the drab wretchedness of the narrator's life, which oddly enough, makes for compelling reading. Bradley Pearson is perhaps one of the most unsympathetic characters ever portrayed, petty, manipulative, jealous and cold and yet the reader finds himself in the uncomfortable position of sympathising with the man. It is here that the genius of this book lies. Providing an interesting, if somewhat unstructured 'extended essay' on aesthetics, Truth and the black Eros the novel is thought provoking and witty, not least in its final grim twist.
10/10
Brilliant - a witty page-turner (Yeah, Iris *CAN* do witty) January 24, 2004
Sylvia Pomegranite
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
People who have never read a word Iris Murdoch has ever written, criticise her for being "difficult". If any of them picked up The Black Prince", I would be amazed if they didn't enjoy it. The characters are hysterically funny at times - all with their own weird hang-ups. There are parts of the plot that make one cringe in the manner of a Fawlty Towers episode. The one thing that surprised me is how well Iris Murdoch can write from a male perspective, so much so that one wonders how outraged the literati might have been if some of the physical descriptions of women had been written by a male writer. Thoroughly recommended.
the black prince the 'greatest book of our time' October 11, 2002
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
this is an excellent book recommended for those who are interested in reading mind puzzling books. it is a facinating novel holding captive readers in suspense right to the end. even when you finish reading you cant keep it out of your head as many questions come too mind. it is left up to you the reader to decide the truth and with the help of a forward and postscripts we are filled in on what happens during this time which we are not told. it is comedy whilst with tragic elements in which intergrate to knit a cleverly plotted take that will make you laugh, cry, feel for the charactors. it really is an emotional rollercoaster. brilliant it was a good read and id recommend it to everyone
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