Writing Home

Writing Home

by Alan Bennett (Author)

Synopsis

Autobiographical and idiosyncratic, this is a collection of Alan Bennett's prose writings, assembled by Bennett himself from 25 years of diaries, reminiscences, broadcasting and reviews. It includes his address at Russell Harty's memorial service, and recollections of growing up in Leeds. At the heart of the collection is "The Lady in the Van", his true account of Miss Mary Shepherd, a tramp who took up residence in his garden and stayed for 15 years.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 417
Edition: First Paperback Edition
Publisher: Faber & Faber, London
Published: 01 Jan 1995

ISBN 10: 0571173896
ISBN 13: 9780571173891
Prizes: Winner of British Book Awards Bowater Book of the Year 1994 and British Book Award 1994.