Stannard, Martin
Muriel Spark
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753827499
- author:
- Stannard, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Phoenix
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 672
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 4.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Muriel Spark: A Life of Writing and Love. Muriel Spark's life is one of contrasts - from her early years in Scotland to her later years in Italy, she navigated the complexities of love, family, and identity with remarkable resilience. Her biography, written by Martin Stannard, offers a nuanced exploration of this fascinating writer's life. Spark's writing career took off in the 1950s, marked by the publication of novels such as The Comforters and Memento Mori, which established her as a major literary figure. She went on to write some of her most famous works, including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, before settling into a life of quiet creativity in Italy. This biography provides a detailed and engaging account of Spark's life, from her early years to her death in 2006. It is a story of love, loss, and literary triumph, offering a unique insight into the life of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated writers.
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