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Muriel Spark, Scottish novelist (died 2006)
Dame Muriel Sarah Spark (née Camberg; 1 February 1918 – 13 April 2006) was a Scottish novelist, short story writer, poet and essayist. Within months she discovered that her husband was manic depressive and prone to violent outbursts. Her first novel, The Comforters, was published to great critical acclaim in 1957.
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Muriel Spark was born in 1918. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1918 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.25 | $3.45/gal |
| Postage stamp | $0.03 | $0.73 |
| Population | 102.0M | 341 million |
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