Muriel Spark
Dame Muriel Spark was a renowned Scottish writer known for her distinctive darkly comedic voice.
She authored numerous novels, short stories, and poems, gaining recognition as one of the greatest British writers of the 20th century.
Spark received multiple prestigious literary awards, including the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Golden PEN Award.
She was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1993.
Her most famous work, "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," was adapted for stage, television, and film.
Spark's writing career began after various jobs, including as a department store secretary and literary editor.
