Dame Muriel Spark (1918–2006)
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Dame Muriel Spark (1918–2006) — idiom
1. Scottish novelist and short-story writer, best known for her sharp wit and elega
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Definition
Scottish novelist and short-story writer, best known for her sharp wit and elegant style. Her most celebrated work is 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' (1961). This biographical name entry appears in some dictionaries because 'Spark' is the author's surname — it is not a true idiom.
Example
Muriel Spark's novel 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' is still widely studied in British schools.
Critics often describe Dame Muriel Spark as one of the most original writers of the twentieth century.