Theme of love and creativity in the novel “The Black Prince” by Iris Murdoch

Abstract

The article deals with the later work of Iris Murdoch. Special attention is paid to the novel “The Black Prince”. It explores the theme of love and creativity. The theme of creativity is intertwined in the novel with the theme of love. Under the influence of Plato, Murdoch conceptualizes love as a creative beginning, similar to artistic creativity. It is under the influence of his love - love, which became for Pearson and happiness, and a tragic test, he creates his main and only book.