“If I am doing nothing, I like to be doing nothing to some purpose. That is what leisure means.”
Quote by Alan Bennett
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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
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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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