Muriel Spark · 1981
A novel following a young aspiring writer in London navigating literary circles and eccentric personalities.
Francine Prose recommends it because it touches on the mystical phenomenon experienced by writers.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“Have you read um mural sparks loitering with intent I have not it's really great but it's the only thing i know about the phenomenon…”
Why: It touches on the mystical phenomenon experienced by writers.
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