The Black Prince (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Iris Murdoch
- First Published: 1973
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Moral
- Time of Work: The 1960’s
- Setting: London, England
- Genres: Long fiction, Philosophical realism
- Subjects: 1960’s, Self-discovery, Sex or sexuality, Authors or writers, Art or artists, Writing, Emotions, Good and evil, London, Horror
- Locales: London, England
Characters Discussed
Bradley Pearson, a writer and the narrator of the novel. Bradley, who is middle-aged and solitary, has retired from his job as an inspector of taxes to devote himself to his writing, at which he works painstakingly. His life radically changes when he suddenly realizes that he passionately loves Julian Baffin, whom he idealizes. This love transforms his sterile existence, finally allowing him to write his great book, which he completes while unjustly imprisoned for the murder of Arnold Baffin.
Julian Baffin, the twenty-year-old daughter of...
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