The Uncommon Reader - Couverture souple

Bennett, Alan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0312427646 ISBN 13 : 9780312427641

Editeur : Picador USA, 2008

Synopsis

The Uncommon Reader From one of England's most celebrated writers, the author of the award-winning "The History Boys," comes a mischievous novella about the Queen of England and the subversive power of reading. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

It was the corgis’ fault. When they strayed through the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the Queen discovered the City of Westminster travelling library. The Queen has never had much time for reading – pleasure has always come second place to duty – though now that one is here I suppose one ought to borrow a book. She is about to discover the joys of literature, albeit late in life. One book leads to another and the Queen is soon engrossed in the delights of reading. However, this uncommon reader creates an uncommon problem. The royal household dislikes the Queen’s new interest; it makes them uneasy. Books are devices that ignite the imagination. And devices like that are likely to explode. Alan Bennett reads his new story about HM the Queen’s all-consuming new interest, as heard on BBC Radio 4. This exclusive and extended edition is twice as long as originally broadcast.

2 CDs. 2 hrs 27 mins.

Biographie de l'auteur

Alan Bennett is one of Britain's best-loved and most highly acclaimed writers. He has written widely for radio, television and theatre. His latest play, The History Boys, won several awards, including Evening Standard and Critics' Circle Awards for Best Play and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. It also won six Tony Awards, including Best Play, following an extremely successful transfer to Broadway. In 2006 Bennett was named Author of the Year at the British Book Awards for Untold Stories, his collection of memoirs and diaries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Picador USA
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0312427646
• ISBN 13: 9780312427641
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible