Mary Costello
Novelist and writer known for her fiction and short stories; author of the novel A Beautiful Loan, discussed here in relation to literature, Jungian ideas, Islam and contemporary moral issues.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 16min
Author Interview: Mary Costello
Mary Costello, novelist known for rich fiction and short stories, discusses her new novel A Beautiful Loan and the ideas that shaped it. She explores Jungian themes like individuation and the shadow. Conversations touch on Islam and Sufi influences, moral responsibility in art, and the emotional toll of witnessing atrocities.
