Joining me to discuss William Golding, Doris Lessing and Muriel Spark in relation to their own work (and Iris!) are James Bailey (University of Sheffield), Nicola Presley (University of Bath Spa), and Nonia Williams (University of East Anglia). We cover the novels, of course, but also politics, feminism, WW2, the influence of travel, mysticism and much more!

James' new book on Spark: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-muriel-spark-s-early-fiction.html

Nonia's recent Edited Collection: https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-british-avant-garde-fiction-of-the-1960s.html

Nicola's Work: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/nicola-presley/

The William Golding Website: https://william-golding.co.uk/