Writing Home by Alan Bennett

Writing Home by Alan Bennett

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Autobiographical and idiosyncratic, this is a collection of Alan Bennett's prose writings, assembled by Bennett himself from over a quarter of a century of diaries, reminiscences, broadcasting and reviews. This edition includes additional material, including a tribute to the late Peter Cook.

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Writing Home by Alan Bennett

Autobiographical and idiosyncratic, this is a collection of Alan Bennett's prose writings, assembled by Bennett himself from over a quarter of a century of diaries, reminiscences, broadcasting and reviews. It includes his address at Russell Harty's memorial service, and recollections of growing up in Leeds. At the heart of the collection is "The Lady in the Van", his true account of Miss Mary Shepherd, a tramp who took up residence in his garden and stayed for 15 years. This edition has an additional three years of diaries and journalism, including a tribute to the late Peter Cook.
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ISBN 13 9780571191543
ISBN 10 0571191541
Title Writing Home
Author Alan Bennett
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 1997-03-17
Number of pages 656
Prizes Winner of British Book Award 1994
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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