The Uncommon Reader

Bennett, Alan

ISBN 10: 0312427646 / ISBN 13: 9780312427641

Edité par Picador, 2008

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. N° de réf. du vendeur 00102030684

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

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.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Uncommon Reader
Éditeur : Picador
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good