The Black Prince (First American Edition)

Iris Murdoch

ISBN 10: 0670172863 / ISBN 13: 9780670172863

Published by Viking Press, New York, 1973

About this Item

First printing of the first American edition. A fine copy in a fine jacket. A clean copy with price ($7.95) intact on front flap. 366 pp. Comes with archival-quality jacket protector. One of her best novels. For some reason, the American first edition of this title is quite hard to find. This is Murdoch's fifteenth novel, which eventually was released as a stage play. A beautiful copy. Seller Inventory # FLAHIVE-1196

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Black Prince (First American Edition)

Publisher: Viking Press, New York

Publication Date: 1973

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

A novel in which an elderly writer with a block, surrounded by predatory friends and relations, seeks to escape, but his failure to do so and its aftermath lead to a violent climax. From the author of THE SEA, THE SEA and THE BELL.

Review:

- Shortlisted for the Booker Prize - With an Introduction by Candia McWilliam - "A source of wonder and delight... No summary can do justice to the rich intricacy of character and incident with which Miss Murdoch crowds every page." --"Spectator " - "This is great Murdoch. It rings as clear as "The Bell"... her humour is all the more achingly funny because she keeps it on the edge of our vision." --"Daily Mail "