One of Spark's later novels, this was written in 1991. The title, and the book itself is a nod to the title of the same name by Plato, written 1600 years earlier, which involves a series of discourses by characters, telling a number of stories within stories. In contrast to Plato's novel however, which dealt predominantly with love, Spark's Symposium deals with the more negative emotion of malice and the issue of motive.You can read an extract from the novel here.
All the Spark books sound so interesting. Since I've never read her, I'd be interested to know which one you suggest to start with after your done with Spark week. Would love to see your top Spark novels.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest Mrs B, I'd probably start with her most famous one which isn't a VMC - The prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Or the girls of slender means - they are my favourites.
ReplyDeleteThanks verity, Since I've seen the movie of Jean Brodie, I'll try to look for the Girl of Slender Means first. Looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteMrs B - keep us posted on what you think!
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