Muriel SparkMuriel Spark (1918-2006) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was the author of over twenty novels, including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, as well as critical biographies, radio plays, children's books, poetry, and short-sory collections. She was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1993 and a Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres in 1996. Read More Read Less