Arabella Spencer studied German and philosophy at King’s College London and literary translation at the University of East Anglia in Norwich. She has lived in Munich and Seville and currently lives in London.
“Refreshingly audacious and stirringly sophisticated, And the Bride Closed the Door presents the reader with a sharp-edged piece of social and feminist critique, hidden by a veil of wit and humor. Jessica Cohen’s masterful translation further enhances the rare and intricate voice of Ronit Matalon, one of Israel’s leading female authors, whose sudden passing shocked and saddened lovers of Hebrew literature worldwide.”
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Ruby Namdar, author of The Ruined House
Arabella Spencer