The Girls of Slender Means is a novel by Muriel Spark, known for works such as Memento Mori and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. This reissue offers a deep look into the lives of young women in post-war London, written with a subtle blend of literary finesse and psychological depth. The book is a valuable addition for lovers of modern and contemporary English literature.
Description
The Girls of Slender Means is set in 1945 at the May of Teck Club, a hostel for young ladies in London where the residents try to forget the war. While they keep themselves busy with elocution and romantic entanglements, they conceal deeper emotions and secrets. Muriel Spark thus paints a nuanced picture of post-war uncertainty and personal struggles. The novel is praised for its timeless themes and literary style.
Product specifications
- Author: Muriel Spark
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Binding type: B-format paperback
- Publication date: 2013-06-06
- Number of pages: 144
- ISBN: 9780241963999
- Theme: Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
- BISAC: FICTION / Literary
About the author
Muriel Spark was born and educated in Edinburgh and gained recognition with novels such as Memento Mori (1959) and The Ballad of Peckham Rye (1960). She wrote plays, poetry, children’s books, and biographies. In 1993 she was appointed Dame Commander of the British Empire. Her work remains an important contribution to the literary world.