By imparting a metaphysical element of mystery to the facts of her fiction, Muriel Spark has become well-known as one of the most enigmatic writers of her time. She has never been satisfied with photographic naturalism and even her realistic descriptions have an atmosphere of illusion. A self-conscious stylist, she always seems to sense a spiritual presence behind a physical substance. Mrs. Spark's international reputation as a writer of wit, perception and (sometimes supernatural) power is subjected to a sustained ...
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By imparting a metaphysical element of mystery to the facts of her fiction, Muriel Spark has become well-known as one of the most enigmatic writers of her time. She has never been satisfied with photographic naturalism and even her realistic descriptions have an atmosphere of illusion. A self-conscious stylist, she always seems to sense a spiritual presence behind a physical substance. Mrs. Spark's international reputation as a writer of wit, perception and (sometimes supernatural) power is subjected to a sustained examination in analytical essays. This book gives an overall image of Mrs. Spark as a remarkably gifted writer.
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Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. Large 8vo. pp 208. Original publisher's blue cloth with gilt lettering at spine. From the library of the British novelist and poet Barry Cole (1936-2014) with his ownership signature. Contributors include: Francis Russell Hart, Valerie Shaw, Faith Pullin, Allan Massie, Janet Menzies, Jennifer L. Randisi, Trevor Royle. ISBN: 0854784756 Very good indeed in very good dust jacket, with very slight wear and slight fading at spine.
