The Iris Murdoch Society podcast The Black Prince Podcast
Jul 15, 2023
A celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Iris Murdoch's 'The Black Prince'. Topics include the novel's emotional pull, exploration of moral and philosophical perspectives, humor, potential for adaptation, unique structure, author's fast writing process, philosophical ideas, character dynamics, use of comedy and landmarks as symbols, and the importance of the author and the reader.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Reflections on Reading and Teaching a Shapeshifting Novel
04:41 • 4min
Structural Analysis and Writing Process
08:43 • 2min
Exploring the Author's Philosophical Ideas and Letter Writing
11:09 • 3min
Character Dynamics and Self-Reflection in Iris Murdoch's Novel
14:21 • 33min
The Use of Comedy and Landmarks as Symbols in the Novel
47:18 • 16min
The Importance of the Author and the Reader
01:02:53 • 2min