“But then books, as I'm sure you know, seldom prompt a course of action. Books generally just confirm you in what you have, perhaps unwittingly, decided to do already. You go to a book to have your convictions corroborated. A book, as it were, closes the book.”
This book follows the story of a British monarch who discovers the joy and complexity of literature, leading to significant personal growth and change. more
Alan Bennett, a British playwright, screenwriter, and actor, was born on May 9, 1934. Known for his humor and satire, his works include 'The History Boys' and 'The Lady in the Van'. more
“If we could read the past histories of all our enemies we would disregard all hostility for them.”
“And the verse falls to the soul like dew to the pasture.”
“Right or wrong, it's very pleasant to break something from time to time.”
“You smile. No, it is not fatal.”
“I kept always two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in.”
“I think hiccup cures were really invented for the amusement of the patient's friends.”