“There are more microbes per person than the entire population of the world. Imagine that. Per person. This means that if the time scale is diminished in proportion to that of space it would be quite possible for the whole story of Greece and Rome to be played out between farts.”
Quote by Alan Bennett
Work
Alan Bennett Plays 2: Kafka's Dick; Insurance Man; Old Country; Englishman Abroad; Question of Attribution
This volume includes five plays by the renowned British playwright Alan Bennett. Kafka's Dick is a satirical look at the life of a writer, Insurance Man explores the mundane details of an insurance agent's existence, Old Country delves into the complexities of family relationships, Englishman Abroad examines the challenges of living abroad, and Question of Attribution is a play about art and identity. more
Author
Alan Bennett
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
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