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The Black Prince is a novel by Irish author Iris Murdoch, first published in 1973. The novel is centered on Bradley Pearson, an aging writer reflecting on his life and tumultuous relationships with his friends and family. The novel is structured as a series of flashbacks, with Bradley recounting his relationships with his ex-wife, Christian; his sister, Priscilla; and his close friends, the Baffins. The Black Prince is a complex and multi-layered work that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the nature of art. 

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