Iris Murdoch rightfully occupies a special place among modern British prose writers. The writer creates difficult life situations for the heroes of her novels, confronts them with the problem of choice, forcing them to display both the best and basest character traits. Iris Murdoch's prose - ironic, deep, stylistically refined - is and will always be popular among lovers of real literature. "The Black Prince" is one of the most significant works created by Iris Murdoch. Love and art are the two central themes of this novel. The relationship between Bradley Pearson and Julian - a mature man and a young girl - is complex, contradictory, poignant - described by Iris Murdoch with the subtlety and skill of a great writer.