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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction volume is a memoir and essay collection that gathers intimate memories, meticulous observations, and a trove of previously unpublished writings from a celebrated writer. The through-line is memory and place: family life, a childhood in Leeds, and the craft of writing that threads through each piece. It speaks to adult readers who enjoy literary memoir, biography, and reflections on theatre and culture. The tone is affectionate, gently humorous, and quietly perceptive.
Content is presented as a seamless blend of diary excerpts, memoir chapters, and sharp essays, interleaved with comic pieces and reflective reviews. The reading experience is intimate and accessible, with short, lucid sections that invite laughter and quiet reflection as it traces a life through Leeds, family, and the theatre world.
For non-fiction, it explores memory, biographical writing, and cultural history, showing how craft and life interweave. The writing is clear and unpretentious, making complex ideas feel within reach as the reader follows a voice that is both observant and empathetic. Readers gain insight into how personal history can illuminate broader social moments, relationships, and the art of storytelling.
After finishing, readers gain a richer understanding of how memory, humor, and honesty can illuminate a life in letters. The collection invites curiosity, deepens appreciation for craft, and leaves a lasting impression of warmth, intelligence, and humanity.
Product Details
Author
Alan Bennett
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
672
Language
English
SKU
9780571228317
ISBN
9780571228317
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.6x4.1x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 1,599
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