Bennett, Alan
The Complete Talking Heads
- ISBN 13:
- 9780312423087
- author:
- Bennett, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 207
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.7 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Complete Talking Heads by Alan Bennett is a collection of solo pieces that explore the complexities of human relationships and everyday life. Through razor-sharp wit and deeply felt humanity, Bennett creates portraits of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. From the vicar's wife who finds happiness with an Indian shop owner to the man whose life unravels when his aging mother rekindles an old flame, each monologue is a masterful examination of the human condition. First performed on BBC television and later on the West End stage, these extraordinary pieces have been praised for their universality and insight. This collection confirms Alan Bennett's place as one of the most gifted writers in the English language, offering a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human.
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