Definition

Proper noun: * Muriel Sarah Spark: A Scottish author, best known for her satirical novels and short stories. She is considered one of the most significant British writers of the 20th century.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The novels of Muriel Sarah Spark often explore themes of religion, morality, and the absurdity of modern life.
  • A biography detailing the life and work of Muriel Sarah Spark was published recently.

Advanced Usage

• The name Muriel Spark (without "Sarah") is the more common professional and public form used to refer to the author.
  • Have you read any books by Muriel Spark?

Variants and Related Words

• Spark, Muriel Spark, Dame Muriel Spark: Alternative forms of reference to the same individual. "Dame Muriel Spark" refers to her title after being appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE).

Synonyms

• Author, novelist, writer: General terms for a person who writes books, which apply to Muriel Sarah Spark.

Noun

1. Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)