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The Uncommon Reader: Alan Bennett´s classic story about the Queen
Alan Bennett
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Alan Bennett's classic story about Queen Elizabeth II What would happen if the Queen became a reader of taste and discernment rather than of Dick Francis? The answer is a perfect story. The Uncommon Reader is none other than HM the Queen who drifts accidentally into reading when her corgis stray into a mobile library parked at Buckingham Palace. She reads widely (JR Ackerley, Jean Genet, Ivy Compton Burnett and the classics) and intelligently. Her reading naturally changes her world view and her relationship with people like the oleaginous prime minister and his repellent advisers. ... Read more
Alan Bennett's classic story about Queen Elizabeth II What would happen if the Queen became a reader of taste and discernment rather than of Dick Francis? The answer is a perfect story. The Uncommon Reader is none other than HM the Queen who drifts accidentally into reading when her corgis stray into a mobile library parked at Buckingham Palace. She reads widely (JR Ackerley, Jean Genet, Ivy Compton Burnett and the classics) and intelligently. Her reading naturally changes her world view and her relationship with people like the oleaginous prime minister and his repellent advisers. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781788168069
SKU
V9781788168069
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett is one of the UK's most celebrated literary figures. He is the author of Untold Stories [9780571228317], and numerous works of fiction including Smut [9781846685255]. His play The History Boys was the National Theatre's most successful production ever. His latest book is an addition to his acclaimed Talking Heads, Two Besides.
Reviews for The Uncommon Reader: Alan Bennett´s classic story about the Queen
For all its hilarity The Uncommon Reader has a heartfelt tone. It offers a lament on old age, some thoughts on reticence and a backward glance at a life wasted.
Sunday Times
An exquisitely produced jewel of a book.
The Times
Pure gold ... you would be hard put to find a defter satire on ... Read more
Sunday Times
An exquisitely produced jewel of a book.
The Times
Pure gold ... you would be hard put to find a defter satire on ... Read more