Me, I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf
A Day Out, Sunset Across the Bay, A Visit From Mrs. Pr
(Author) Alan BennettAlan Bennett is the acknowledged master of the television play. This vintage collection of his work from the 1970s illustrates his skill and mastery of the medium from the beginning. Perceptive, poignant, truthful and very funny, the work here gives as much enjoyment in the reading as it did in the viewing, and provides a welcome addition to the Bennett canon. The television plays included are A Day Out, Sunset Across the Bay, A Visit from Miss Prothero, Me, I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Green Forms, The Old Crowd and Afternoon Off. This volume contains a new general introduction by Alan Bennett, as well as the original preface by Lindsay Anderson to The Old Crowd. A companion volume of Alan Bennett's work from the late 1970s and early 1980s is published as Rolling Home.
Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett is a British playwright, author, and actor known for his sharp wit and keen observations of British society. His most notable works include "The History Boys," "The Madness of George III," and "The Lady in the Van." Bennett's writing style is characterized by its humor, social commentary, and vivid characterizations. He is renowned for his ability to capture the complexities and nuances of everyday life in Britain. Bennett's contributions to literature have had a profound impact on the genre of British comedy and drama. His most famous work, "The History Boys," won multiple awards and has been adapted into a successful film. Bennett's work continues to be celebrated for its wit, insight, and humanity.