Bennett, Alan 1934-
Overview
| Works: | 646 works in 3,029 publications in 13 languages and 44,134 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Fiction Comedy films Humorous fiction Biographies Diaries Film adaptations Biographical films Short stories Domestic fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Author of screenplay, Actor, Narrator, Performer, Director, Scenarist, wpr, Contributor, Bibliographic antecedent, Other, Creator, vac, Author of introduction, Speaker, Adapter, win, Conceptor, sgd, Recipient, fmd, Singer, Dedicatee |
| Classifications: | PR6052.E5, 822.914 |
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Most widely held works about
Alan Bennett
- Understanding Alan Bennett by Peter Wolfe( )
- Writing home by Alan Bennett( Book )
- Untold stories by Alan Bennett( Book )
- Keeping on keeping on by Alan Bennett( Book )
- A life like other people's by Alan Bennett( Book )
- The clothes they stood up in ; and, the lady in the van by Alan Bennett( Book )
- The lady in the van by Nicholas Hytner( Visual )
- The lady in the van by Alan Bennett( Book )
- Telling tales by Alan Bennett( Book )
- Alan Bennett : in a manner of speaking by Daphne E Turner( Book )
- Alan Bennett : a critical introduction by Joseph H O'Mealy( Book )
- Backing into the limelight : the biography of Alan Bennett by Alexander Games( Book )
- Alan Bennett by Kara McKechnie( Book )
- Four stories by Alan Bennett( Book )
- The Madness of King George by Nicholas Hytner( Visual )
- The lady in the van by Alan Bennett( Recording )
- Beyond the fringe ... and beyond : a critical biography of Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore by Ronald Bergan( Book )
- Untold Stories. Stories by Alan Bennett( )
- The complete lady in the van by Alan Bennett( Book )
- Telling tales by Alan Bennett( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Alan Bennett
The uncommon reader by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
112 editions published between 2006 and 2021 in 8 languages and held by 2,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Obliged to borrow a book when her corgis stray into a mobile library, the Queen discovers a passion for reading, setting the palace upon its head and causing the royal head of Great Britain to question her role in the monarchy
112 editions published between 2006 and 2021 in 8 languages and held by 2,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Obliged to borrow a book when her corgis stray into a mobile library, the Queen discovers a passion for reading, setting the palace upon its head and causing the royal head of Great Britain to question her role in the monarchy
The lady in the van by
Nicholas Hytner(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 2015 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,808 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who "temporarily" parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for fifteen years
42 editions published between 2015 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,808 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who "temporarily" parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for fifteen years
Six poets : Hardy to Larkin : an anthology by
Alan Bennett(
)
10 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 1,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The inimitable Alan Bennett selects and comments upon six favorite poets and the pleasures of their works,"--Amazon.com
10 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 1,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The inimitable Alan Bennett selects and comments upon six favorite poets and the pleasures of their works,"--Amazon.com
The history boys by
Nicholas Hytner(
Visual
)
53 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Centers around eight boisterous-yet-talented schoolboys hoping to gain admittance to England's most prestigious universities. They are aided on their quest by two teachers, a shrewd young upstart and an inspiring old eccentric, whose opposing philosophies challenge the boys to confront the true meaning of education and the relative values of happiness and success
53 editions published between 2006 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Centers around eight boisterous-yet-talented schoolboys hoping to gain admittance to England's most prestigious universities. They are aided on their quest by two teachers, a shrewd young upstart and an inspiring old eccentric, whose opposing philosophies challenge the boys to confront the true meaning of education and the relative values of happiness and success
The history boys by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
44 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publisher description: An unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form (or senior) boys in a British boys' school are, as such boys will be, in pursuit of sex, sport, and a place at a good university, generally in that order. In all their efforts, they are helped and hindered, enlightened and bemused, by a maverick English teacher who seeks to broaden their horizons in sometimes undefined ways, and a young history teacher who questions the methods, as well as the aim, of their schooling. In The History Boys, Alan Bennett evokes the special period and place that the sixth form represents in an English boy's life. In doing so, he raises not only universal questions about the nature of history and how it is taught but also questions about the purpose of education today
44 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publisher description: An unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form (or senior) boys in a British boys' school are, as such boys will be, in pursuit of sex, sport, and a place at a good university, generally in that order. In all their efforts, they are helped and hindered, enlightened and bemused, by a maverick English teacher who seeks to broaden their horizons in sometimes undefined ways, and a young history teacher who questions the methods, as well as the aim, of their schooling. In The History Boys, Alan Bennett evokes the special period and place that the sixth form represents in an English boy's life. In doing so, he raises not only universal questions about the nature of history and how it is taught but also questions about the purpose of education today
The Madness of King George by
Nicholas Hytner(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1994 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1788. King George III is almost 30 years into his reign, but his behaviour is becoming increasingly irrational - he is babbling ceaselessly, spewing obscenities and attacking the Queen's Mistress of Robes. Has the King of England gone mad? The Prince of Wales sets out to have his father declared unfit to rule and the Queen is denied access to her husband, who is himself at the mercy of his own physicians. Improvement is only seen when a new doctor, Dr Willis, is engaged but the King's true saviour is much closer to home - the Queen herself
59 editions published between 1994 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 928 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1788. King George III is almost 30 years into his reign, but his behaviour is becoming increasingly irrational - he is babbling ceaselessly, spewing obscenities and attacking the Queen's Mistress of Robes. Has the King of England gone mad? The Prince of Wales sets out to have his father declared unfit to rule and the Queen is denied access to her husband, who is himself at the mercy of his own physicians. Improvement is only seen when a new doctor, Dr Willis, is engaged but the King's true saviour is much closer to home - the Queen herself
The golden age of probation : mission v market by
Roger Statham(
)
4 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book describes how tough talk and market-strategies have undermined the cumulative wisdom of 100-years of devoted public service. These now jeopardise well-understood ideas about how best to help change the lives of some of the most marginalised people in society
4 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book describes how tough talk and market-strategies have undermined the cumulative wisdom of 100-years of devoted public service. These now jeopardise well-understood ideas about how best to help change the lives of some of the most marginalised people in society
The clothes they stood up in by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
27 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 841 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A burglary sparks off a hilarious chain of events for an older English couple who find out who they really are without all of their possessions
27 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 841 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A burglary sparks off a hilarious chain of events for an older English couple who find out who they really are without all of their possessions
Beyond the fringe by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1961 and 1970 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of comic sketches
13 editions published between 1961 and 1970 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of comic sketches
The laying on of hands : stories by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
21 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
""The Laying On of Hands" is Bennett at his best in this funny and mischievous satire about a society memorial service for a rather special masseur, who has died at a tragically young age in Peru." "In "Father! Father! Burning Bright" Bennett writes with tragicomic insight about a son's vigil at his father's deathbed, where their lifelong battle continues to the end. With his pared-down and deceptively simple prose style, Bennett unflinchingly describes the random thoughts and haphazard conversations of the family members waiting in the hospital as they face life and death." "In "Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet" a podiatrist shows a lonely, unmarried department store clerk that there's more to life than looking after her brother. Part of the award-winning and critically acclaimed Talking Heads series, "Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet" was described in the New York Times as both "touching" and "hilarious.""--BOOK JACKET
21 editions published between 2001 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
""The Laying On of Hands" is Bennett at his best in this funny and mischievous satire about a society memorial service for a rather special masseur, who has died at a tragically young age in Peru." "In "Father! Father! Burning Bright" Bennett writes with tragicomic insight about a son's vigil at his father's deathbed, where their lifelong battle continues to the end. With his pared-down and deceptively simple prose style, Bennett unflinchingly describes the random thoughts and haphazard conversations of the family members waiting in the hospital as they face life and death." "In "Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet" a podiatrist shows a lonely, unmarried department store clerk that there's more to life than looking after her brother. Part of the award-winning and critically acclaimed Talking Heads series, "Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet" was described in the New York Times as both "touching" and "hilarious.""--BOOK JACKET
The madness of King George by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
27 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When George III's behaviour begins to seem odd, even for Royalty, the collapse of government is imminent. The King is subjected to the horrors of eighteenth-century medicine, the Ministers scrabble to remain in office and the Prince of Wales prepares to take power. An exploration of the nature of kingship, the screenplay for The Madness of King George is based on the successful stage play, The Madness of George III. The Madness of George III by Alan Bennett - later adapted into the Oscar-winning film The Madness of King George - is an exploration of the court of a mad king, and the fearful treatments he was forced to undergo."--AbeBooks.com."
27 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 576 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When George III's behaviour begins to seem odd, even for Royalty, the collapse of government is imminent. The King is subjected to the horrors of eighteenth-century medicine, the Ministers scrabble to remain in office and the Prince of Wales prepares to take power. An exploration of the nature of kingship, the screenplay for The Madness of King George is based on the successful stage play, The Madness of George III. The Madness of George III by Alan Bennett - later adapted into the Oscar-winning film The Madness of King George - is an exploration of the court of a mad king, and the fearful treatments he was forced to undergo."--AbeBooks.com."
The old country by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
21 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in English and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In what appears to be a very English scene, Hilary and Bron are sitting peacefully on a verandah, when Hilary's sister and her husband show up. But this is more than just a family visit, and it is soon revealed that all is not as it appears. Bennett deftly uses the backdrop of a Cold War spy story to explore questions of loyalty, betrayal and national identity in this suspenseful and entertaining play. 'The Old Country' premiered at the Queen's Theatre, London, in September 1977
21 editions published between 1978 and 2014 in English and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In what appears to be a very English scene, Hilary and Bron are sitting peacefully on a verandah, when Hilary's sister and her husband show up. But this is more than just a family visit, and it is soon revealed that all is not as it appears. Bennett deftly uses the backdrop of a Cold War spy story to explore questions of loyalty, betrayal and national identity in this suspenseful and entertaining play. 'The Old Country' premiered at the Queen's Theatre, London, in September 1977
Smut : stories by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents two short tales of sex, secrets, and misrepresentation, including "The Greening of Mrs. Donaldson," in which a widow supplements her income by being a test subject for medical students
7 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 530 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents two short tales of sex, secrets, and misrepresentation, including "The Greening of Mrs. Donaldson," in which a widow supplements her income by being a test subject for medical students
Single spies : two plays about Guy Burgess and Anthony Blunt ; &, Talking heads : six monologues by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and held by 527 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The madness of George III by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
29 editions published between 1992 and 2014 in English and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Explores the nature of kingship itself."
29 editions published between 1992 and 2014 in English and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Explores the nature of kingship itself."
Smut : two unseemly stories by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
34 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Shielding of Mrs Forbes Graham Forbes is a disappointment to his mother who thinks that if he must have a wife, he should have done better. And her own husband would be better if she were mourning him than living with him
34 editions published between 1996 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 519 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Shielding of Mrs Forbes Graham Forbes is a disappointment to his mother who thinks that if he must have a wife, he should have done better. And her own husband would be better if she were mourning him than living with him
Talking heads by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
40 editions published between 1988 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 502 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alan Bennett sealed his reputation as the master of observation with this series of 12 groundbreaking monologues, originally filmed for BBC Television. At once darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting, this book is widely regarded as a modern classic
40 editions published between 1988 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 502 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alan Bennett sealed his reputation as the master of observation with this series of 12 groundbreaking monologues, originally filmed for BBC Television. At once darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting, this book is widely regarded as a modern classic
The lady in the van by
Alan Bennett(
Book
)
40 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in English and held by 481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Adapted by the author from his autobiographical memoir, The Lady in the Van tells the story of Miss Mary Shepherd, whom Bennett first came across when she was living in the street near his home in Camden Town."--Publisher description
40 editions published between 1990 and 2015 in English and held by 481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Adapted by the author from his autobiographical memoir, The Lady in the Van tells the story of Miss Mary Shepherd, whom Bennett first came across when she was living in the street near his home in Camden Town."--Publisher description
The uncommon reader : [a novella] by
Alan Bennett(
Recording
)
41 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and German and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading, the Uncommon Reader is none other than Her Majesty the Queen who drifts accidentally into reading when her corgis stray into a mobile library parked at Buckingham Palace. She reads widely (J.R. Ackerley, Jean Genet, Ivy Compton Burnett, and the classics) and intelligently. Her reading naturally changes her world view and her relationship with people such as the oleaginous prime minister and his repellent advisers. She comes to question the prescribed order of the world, and loses patience with much that she has to do. In short, her reading is subversive. The consequence is, of course, surprising, mildly shocking and very funny. 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
41 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and German and held by 459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading, the Uncommon Reader is none other than Her Majesty the Queen who drifts accidentally into reading when her corgis stray into a mobile library parked at Buckingham Palace. She reads widely (J.R. Ackerley, Jean Genet, Ivy Compton Burnett, and the classics) and intelligently. Her reading naturally changes her world view and her relationship with people such as the oleaginous prime minister and his repellent advisers. She comes to question the prescribed order of the world, and loses patience with much that she has to do. In short, her reading is subversive. The consequence is, of course, surprising, mildly shocking and very funny. 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
The tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher and other stories by
Beatrix Potter(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Yet again Lucie loses her pocket handkerchief. In her search she meets Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, a kindly, but strangely prickly washerwoman, and Mr. Jeremy Fisher who tells her of his eventful fishing trip. When seven little bunnies go missing Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny find themselves caught up in a terrible battle between Mr. Tod and his unwelcome guest. Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca create havoc in the doll's house while Johnny Town-Mouse entertains a visitor from the country who has travelled up by mistake in a hamper of vegetables
2 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Yet again Lucie loses her pocket handkerchief. In her search she meets Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, a kindly, but strangely prickly washerwoman, and Mr. Jeremy Fisher who tells her of his eventful fishing trip. When seven little bunnies go missing Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny find themselves caught up in a terrible battle between Mr. Tod and his unwelcome guest. Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca create havoc in the doll's house while Johnny Town-Mouse entertains a visitor from the country who has travelled up by mistake in a hamper of vegetables
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Related Identities
- Hytner, Nicholas Other Performer Producer Restager Director Author Contributor
- Elizabeth II Queen of Great Britain 1926-
- Broadbent, Jim Other Narrator Actor
- George III King of Great Britain 1738-1820
- Fenton, George Author Actor Contributor Musician Composer
- Wolfe, Peter 1933- Author
- Allam, Roger Actor
- Miller, Jonathan 1934-2019 Performer Producer Director Author of screenplay Speaker Actor
- Moore, Dudley 1935-2002 Singer Arranger Performer Speaker Author of screenplay Author Narrator Composer
- Cook, Peter 1937-1995 Singer Performer Author of screenplay Speaker Actor Narrator
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Adult children Authors Authors, English Battles Benjamin Bunny--(Fictitious character) Bennett, Alan, Blunt, Anthony, Boarding schools Books and reading Browne, Coral, Burgess, Guy, Burglary Dollhouses Drama Dramatists, English Dramatists, English--Family relationships Eccentrics and eccentricities Education Elizabeth--II,--Queen of Great Britain, England England--London England--London--Camden English drama English fiction English wit and humor Families Friendship George--III,--King of Great Britain, Great Britain High schools Homeless persons Homeless women Interpersonal relations Kings and rulers Laundresses Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Middle-aged persons Middle-aged women Peter Rabbit--(Fictitious character) Queens Queens--Books and reading Secrecy Shepherd,--Miss Short stories, English Teacher-student relationships Television plays, English Universities and colleges--Admission Widows
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Alan Bennet
Alan Bennett auteur britannique
Alan Bennett britischer Schriftsteller und Dramatiker
Alan Bennett britisk manusforfattar og skodespelar
Alan Bennett britisk manusforfatter og skuespiller
Alan Bennett britisk manuskriptforfatter og skuespiller
Alan Bennett Brits acteur
Alan Bennett brittisk manusförfattare och skådespelare
Alan Bennett brytyjski aktor i pisarz
Alan Bennett pemeran laki-laki asal Britania Raya
Alan Bennett scrittore, drammaturgo e sceneggiatore britannico
Alanus Bennett
Alanus Bennett scriptor Britanicus
Benett, Alan 1934-
Bennet Alan 1934-....
Bennett, Alan
Άλαν Μπέννετ Άγγλος συγγραφέας και ηθοποιός
Алан Бенет
Алан Беннетт
Алан Беннетт англійський актор, письменник
Ален Бенет
Беннетт Алан
Беннетт, Алан 1934-
אלן בנט
אלן בנט סופר בריטי
בנט, אלן 1934-
בנעט, אלן 1934-
ألان بينيت
الن بنت بازیگر و فیلمنامهنویس بریتانیایی
버넷, 앨런 1934-
베넷, 앨런 1934-
앨런 베넷
アラン・ベネット
ベネット, アラン
亞倫·班奈
艾伦·班尼特
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