These are the notes to accompany Muriel Spark's "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie". The book examines the reasons why this satirical but affectionate title has become so popular, not only in Scotland, but worldwide. York Notes are designed for GCSE and A Level students, but they also provide background information for first-year university students. The series covers major works from medieval to modern English literature, and classic and contemporary works from Europe, America, the Commonwealth and the Third World. Each book features a biography of the author; the literary and historical background to the work; a summary and glossary of the text; hints for study, to help students plan work and study effectively; a specimen essay; and suggestions for further reading.