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The Bachelors

By Muriel Spark
Series: The Collected Muriel Spark Novels
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The Bachelors by Muriel Spark is a witty and satirical exploration of London bachelorhood in the 1950s. The story revolves around a group of unmarried men whose lives intersect through a peculiar forgery trial. As each character deals with their personal struggles and societal expectations, Spark delivers a sharp commentary on morality, individuality, and the complexities of modern life.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with satire, wit, and a mystery at its core. Set in 1950s London, it explores themes of identity and deceit, where a group of unmarried men are drawn into a complex web of legal and moral challenges. Fans of character-driven narratives with a sharp comedic edge will likely find it captivating.

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The Bachelors

Spiritualist and extortionist Patrick Seton is coming up for trial. He's been accused of forgery, and suddenly West London's bachelors are all in a tizzy. Described by Evelyn Waugh as the 'cleverest and most elegant of all Mrs Spark's clever and elegant books', The Bachelors is a biting comedy of English manners.

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Spiritualist and extortionist Patrick Seton is coming up for trial. He's been accused of forgery, and suddenly West London's bachelors are all in a tizzy. Described by Evelyn Waugh as the 'cleverest and most elegant of all Mrs Spark's clever and elegant books', The Bachelors is a biting comedy of English manners.

This is one of the 22 novels written by Muriel Spark in her lifetime. All are being published by Polygon in hardback Centenary Editions between November 2017 and September 2018.

Series: The Collected Muriel Spark Novels

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Muriel Spark's novel is appreciated for its arch and snappy writing, blending wisdom with wit, making it particularly appealing to those navigating the complexities of life. The novel is noted for its engaging style, capturing both keen social observation and sharp humour, resonating well with readers who enjoy clever and articulate storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846974298

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Edition: Centenary Edition

Contributors:

  • Series edited by Alan Taylor
  • Introduction by James Campbell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 378g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Muriel Spark Series: The Collected Muriel Spark Novels

About the Author

Muriel Spark was born in Edinburgh in 1918. A poet, essayist, biographer and novelist, she won much international praise, including being twice shortlisted for the Booker Prize. The Times placed her eighth in its list of the Fifty Greatest British Writers Since 1945. She died in Tuscany in 2006.

James Campbell was born in Glasgow in 1951 and educated at the University of Edinburgh. He is a former editor of the New Edinburgh Review, writes for the Times Literary Supplement and the Guardian, and is the author of several books including This Is the Beat Generation and Syncopation.

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