"The Black Prince" is a novel written by Iris Murdoch. It is a fictional story that explores the themes of love, power, and the nature of reality. The novel tells the story of Bradley Pearson, a successful but unfulfilled writer who is struggling to come to terms with the end of his marriage and the death of his father. The novel explores his relationships with the other characters, including his new love interest, his estranged wife and his friends, and how they all deal with the issues of love, power, and the nature of reality. The novel is known for its complex characters and its exploration of philosophical and existential themes. It was first published in 1973 and it was widely praised by critics for its originality and its exploration of complex issues. It is considered a classic of modern literature.