“She possessed a strong faculty for simply refusing to admit an unpleasant situation, and going quite blank where it was concerned. If, for instance, you had asked her whether, eighteen years before, she had undergone a face-lifting operation, she would have denied it, and believed the denial, and moreover would have supplied gratuitously, as a special joke, a list of people who had 'really' had their faces lifted or undergone other rejuvenating operations.”
Memento Mori is a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of human existence, focusing on the inevitability of death and the role of memory in shaping our understanding of life. The story is woven around a central character grappling with profound existential questions, leading readers on a journey through the intricacies of memory and the human condition. more
Muriel Spark was a Scottish author known for her wit and sharp social commentary. Born on February 1, 1918, in Edinburgh, Scotland, she passed away on April 13, 2006. Spark's writing often delved into themes of identity, morality, and the human condition, with her novel 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' being one of her most celebrated works. more
“Once you lie about your past, you wall yourself off from the present.”
“Self-deception is cured by the gospel...”