Books by Muriel Spark
“I love Curriculum Vitae, and think it’s much more pungent than many critics thought it was. It’s laced with wonderful stuff.” Read more...
“Set in a convent where things have gone completely awry. The only nun who can sort out the mess is touring the world: that nun is modelled on Henry Kissinger.” Read more...
“A book where actions and words, the things people do and say, have consequences. It’s got a lovely feel to it, wonderful phrases and sayings.” Read more...
“A sequel of sorts to The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. It’s set in a closed world. You can manipulate a group of people within a closed world.” Read more...
“It’s a fascinating book, beautifully written and, as a slim novel, you can go back to it every year and always find something new in it.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Muriel Spark were recommended
The Best Books by Muriel Spark, recommended by Alan Taylor
This year marks the centenary of the birth of the novelist, poet and essayist Muriel Spark, a singular voice of 20th century literature. Her 22 novels are slim and entertaining says Alan Taylor, author of Appointment in Arezzo, but beneath the jeux d’esprit lies a fearsome intellect. Here he selects five of her key works.
