The long prime of Muriel Spark.

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    • Subject Terms:
      PRIME of Miss Jean Brodie, The (Book : Spark)
    • Subject Terms:
      SPARK, Muriel, 1918-2006; PINTER, Harold, 1930-2008
    • Abstract:
      The article explores the life and work of Scottish novelist Muriel Spark, on the 100th anniversary of her birth. The author reflects on aspects of Spark's literary style and characters which include writers and Catholics. Emphasis is given to topic such as Spark's Scottish identity, her marriage to Sidney Oswald Spark, and her relationship with playwright Harold Pinter. Books noted include "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," "The Ballad of Peckham Rye," and "The Mandelbaum Gate."