Susan is a vicar's wife suffocated by the expectations forced on her by her position and her husband's over-zealous parishioners. This is her life.
Alan Bennett Livres







The book commemorates four decades of Alan Bennett's insightful diaries published in the London Review of Books. It offers a rich tapestry of reflections on life, culture, and society, showcasing Bennett's sharp wit and keen observations. Readers can expect a blend of personal anecdotes and broader commentary, capturing the essence of contemporary British life through Bennett's unique lens. This collection serves as both a tribute to his enduring legacy and a deep dive into the thoughts of one of Britain's most beloved writers.
Talking heads
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Alan Bennett sealed his reputation as an acute observer of British life with a series of six monologues. At once darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting, these modern-day classics invite us to explore 12 very different but very real characters and their lives.
The Complete Talking Heads
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
This audio cassette comprises both volumes of Alan Bennett's acclaimed monologues in a slipcase.
Single Spies
- 60pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Winner! 1990 Olivier Award, Best Comedy This unusual double bill of one act plays is about two of the most celebrated spies of modern times: Guy Burgess and Anthony Blunt. Single Spies won the 1990 Olivier Award, Best Comedy. It includes An Englishman Abroad and A Question of Attribution.
The screenplay for the film of the same name.
Japan The Ultimate Samurai Guide
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Part Samurai history, part martial arts guide, this is THE book for anyone interested in Japan's fabled Samurai culture.
Two Besides
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Available for pre-order now The gorgeous, pocket-sized edition of the two brand-new Talking Heads As seen on BBC1 and iPlayer 'Given the opportunity to revisit the characters from Talking Heads I've added a couple more, both of them ordinary women whom life takes by surprise.
The vivid account of a war correspondent shot down over Germany and taken prisoner.
Rolling Home
- 236pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Funny, touching and real, this second collection of Alan Bennett's classic work for television from the late 1970s and early 1980s is full of fine observations of life as it is lived. schovat popis