Curriculum Vitae: A Volume of Autobiography

The memoir vividly recounts Muriel Spark's childhood in 1930s Edinburgh, highlighting her experiences with a beloved schoolteacher who inspired a famous character. It candidly explores her tumultuous first marriage, her unique role in WWII disinformation efforts, and her connections within London's literary circles. Spark shares her triumphs and challenges as she navigates the literary world, ultimately establishing herself as a prominent figure in 20th-century English literature, marked by both admiration and envy from her peers.