Writing Home
Writing Home by Alan Bennett is a comprehensive collection of the author’s prose writings, published by Faber & Faber, Limited in December 2005. This 656-page volume features a blend of diaries, reminiscences, and reviews, offering readers an insightful portrait of one of England’s prominent playwrights. The book chronicles significant moments in Bennett’s career, including the production of his first play, Forty Years On, and highlights his contributions to television with the series Talking Heads, as well as his role in the English satire movement.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of reflections and narratives that delve into Bennett’s life and work, including the poignant story of The Lady in The Van, which recounts the true experiences of a homeless woman who lived in his garden for fifteen years. This edition also presents Bennett’s introduction to his Oscar-nominated screenplay for The Madness of King George and includes his more recent diaries, making it a valuable resource for those interested in biography and literary criticism, as well as the performing arts.
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Already a bestseller, this is a wonderfully entertaining collection of Alan Bennett’s prose writings. Writing Home brings together diaries, reminiscences and reviews to give us a unique and unforgettable portrait of one of England’s leading playwrights. As a memoir it covers the production of his very first play, Forty Years On, which starred John Gieldgud. His television series ‘Talking Heads’ has become a modern-day classic; as part of the 1960s revue ‘Beyond the Fringe’ Bennett helped to kick-start the English satire revolution, and has since remained one of our leading dramatists, most recently with The History Boys at the National Theatre.
At the heart of the book is The Lady in The Van, since adapted into a radio play featuring Dame Maggie Smith. It is the true account of Miss Mary Shepherd, a homeless tramp who took up residence in Bennett’s garden and stayed for fifteen years. This new edition also includes Bennett’s introduction to his Oscar-nominated screenplay for The Madness of King George and his more recent diaries.
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