Alan Bennett's gentle, wry observations of life have made him one of the country's best-loved and most famous authors. He reads extracts from his best-selling diaries which offer a fascinating insight into his life - the work on location, life in Camden and fond, poignant memories of his childhood and home life.
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"First volume of semi-autobiography, augmented by diaries and excerpts from other writings. Lots about the Lady in the Van (Miss Shepherd), prefaces and background to many of his plays, including a good essay about Kafka and quite a few obituaries/funeral tributes. " — Cecily (5 out of 5 stars)
"First volume of semi-autobiography, augmented by diaries and excerpts from other writings. Lots about the Lady in the Van (Miss Shepherd), prefaces and background to many of his plays, including a good essay about Kafka and quite a few obituaries/funeral tributes. "
" Excellent for those who already like Bennett. Not ideal as an introduction to him. "
" Writing home by Alan Bennett (1995) "
" Alan Bennet stepped into the limelight with the celebrated Beyond the Fringe in 1960. This autobigraphical treasure by one of Britain and the world's leading playwrights. Don't miss "
" lady in the van = GENIUS. as is everything else bennett has done - films, essays, plays... "
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