The Uncommon Reader A Novella
The Uncommon Reader A Novella by Alan Bennett is a humorous and keenly observed work published by Picador on December 27, 2022. This 128-page novella explores the transformative power of reading through the lens of the Queen of England, who, after a chance encounter with a mobile library, discovers a passion for literature that challenges her perspective on her royal duties.
In this engaging narrative, the Queen’s newfound love for reading leads her to explore a diverse range of authors, from J. R. Ackerley to the classics, prompting her to question the established norms of her position. Accompanied by Norman, a young man from the royal kitchens, she navigates the humorous and unexpected consequences of her literary journey, which not only affects her but also has implications for the country. This edition presents a unique take on fiction and world literature, reflecting on how literature can influence even the most unlikely of readers.
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From one of England’s most celebrated writers, a funny and superbly observed novella about the Queen of England and the subversive power of reading
When her corgis stray into a mobile library parked near Buckingham Palace, the Queen feels duty-bound to borrow a book. Discovering the joy of reading widely (from J. R. Ackerley, Jean Genet, and Ivy Compton-Burnett to the classics) and intelligently, she finds that her view of the world changes dramatically. Abetted in her newfound obsession by Norman, a young man from the royal kitchens, the Queen comes to question the prescribed order of the world and loses patience with the routines of her role as monarch. Her new passion for reading initially alarms the palace staff and soon leads to surprising and very funny consequences for the country at large.
With the poignant and mischievous wit of The History Boys, England’s best-loved author Alan Bennett revels in the power of literature to change even the most uncommon reader’s life.
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