The Uncommon Reader: A Novella
by: Alan Bennett
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Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780374280963
ISBN: 0374280967
Label: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: September 18, 2007
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release Date: September 18, 2007
Sales Rank: 53246
Studio: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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From the author of The History Boys and The Clothes They Stood Up In
A deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading. When the Queen in pursuit of her wandering corgis stumbles upon a mobile library she feels duty bound to borrow a book. Aided by Norman, a young man from the palace kitchen who frequents the library, Bennett describes the Queen’s transformation as she discovers the liberating pleasures of the written word. With the poignant and mischievous wit of The History Boys, England’s best loved author revels in the power of literature to change even the most uncommon reader’s life.
A deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading. When the Queen in pursuit of her wandering corgis stumbles upon a mobile library she feels duty bound to borrow a book. Aided by Norman, a young man from the palace kitchen who frequents the library, Bennett describes the Queen’s transformation as she discovers the liberating pleasures of the written word. With the poignant and mischievous wit of The History Boys, England’s best loved author revels in the power of literature to change even the most uncommon reader’s life.
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- A welcome surpriseI broke down and bought this after a couple of my friends gave it really good reviews. When it arrived, ... Read More
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- A Royal TreatWhen the Queen of England happens into a bookmobile, she feels compelled by courtesy to check out a book. ... Read More
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- An absolute delightWhile the Queen was out with her dogs one day, the dogs took off and started barking at the traveling library ... Read More
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- "Once upon a time ..."It was the dogs' fault."
The Queen (aka "One") met Norman Seakins and books in a van parked near ... Read More
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- ABennett's sweet satire of politics and the British monarchy is also a surprising love letter to reading and the ... Read More
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