Really enjoyed this. So interesting resting and lots to think about on Spark but also on the nature of what it means to be a biographer. The ‘spooky’ element of how a subject occupies space in the biographer’s mind. ‘Possessed’ was the word used here. All thoroughly Sparkian, really. You mentioned in passing, Henry, that academics are increasingly leaving their jobs in universities and pursuing their work outside of traditional academe. Is that a real trend, then? Anything to link to on that? I’d like to know more about that trend. It must be very freeing for a biographer in lots of ways.
Thank you so much for your interview with Frances Wilson. Totally admirable, keen, alive, brilliant, bright, I don't know how many more epithets I can use (English is my second language), but I read it with great interest.
A few weeks ago, as an entry point to Muriel Spark you recommended Loitering with Intent. If Spark's work was a country house I feel like one of her characters who just climbed in a window to some great room, like a dining hall. So much there, I couldn't possibly take it all in. I walked through, sampling what I could -- laughing and amazed, I'll add -- and now I'm moving on to another room. I think The Comforters is next. I'm already looking forward to the time when I can come back around to Loitering and see what I find the second time through. What a treat in the land of lit to discover this house I hadn't yet entered.
I'm excited to read Wilson's Electric Spark, apparently out in September in the states. I want to know more about this strange bird.
Thanks for sharing the interview/ conversation. I learned some things and am inspired to keep reading and exploring.
Really enjoyed this. So interesting resting and lots to think about on Spark but also on the nature of what it means to be a biographer. The ‘spooky’ element of how a subject occupies space in the biographer’s mind. ‘Possessed’ was the word used here. All thoroughly Sparkian, really. You mentioned in passing, Henry, that academics are increasingly leaving their jobs in universities and pursuing their work outside of traditional academe. Is that a real trend, then? Anything to link to on that? I’d like to know more about that trend. It must be very freeing for a biographer in lots of ways.
Oh I don’t know if I have a good link I just feel like I see it happening and ofc departments are closing
Thank you so much for your interview with Frances Wilson. Totally admirable, keen, alive, brilliant, bright, I don't know how many more epithets I can use (English is my second language), but I read it with great interest.
There are not enough splendid adjectives for Frances!
Agree!
Thank you
A few weeks ago, as an entry point to Muriel Spark you recommended Loitering with Intent. If Spark's work was a country house I feel like one of her characters who just climbed in a window to some great room, like a dining hall. So much there, I couldn't possibly take it all in. I walked through, sampling what I could -- laughing and amazed, I'll add -- and now I'm moving on to another room. I think The Comforters is next. I'm already looking forward to the time when I can come back around to Loitering and see what I find the second time through. What a treat in the land of lit to discover this house I hadn't yet entered.
I'm excited to read Wilson's Electric Spark, apparently out in September in the states. I want to know more about this strange bird.
Thanks for sharing the interview/ conversation. I learned some things and am inspired to keep reading and exploring.
What a wonderful interview. Thank you so much for making this available.