Alan Bennett
Two Besides: A Pair of Talking Heads
Two Besides: A Pair of Talking Heads
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Alan Bennett's Twelve Talking Heads are acknowledged masterworks, and he has written Two Besides, a pair of monologues. These monologues are devastating portraits of grief, with An Ordinary Woman depicting a mother's consequences of falling for her own flesh and blood and The Shrine telling the story behind a makeshift roadside shrine. The two new Talking Heads were recorded for the BBC during the coronavirus lockdown in 2020, directed by Nicholas Hytner and performed by Sarah Lancashire and Monica Dolan. The book contains a preface by Nicholas Hytner and an introduction to each by Alan Bennett.
Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Faber & Faber
The captivating pocket-sized edition of the two brand-new Talking Heads is now available for pre-order! This remarkable collection, featuring Alan Bennett's twelve Talking Heads, has been acknowledged as masterworks by one of the most highly acclaimed writers of our time. After a span of thirty years since the original six, Bennett has penned Two Besides, a pair of monologues that delve into the depths of grief. In "An Ordinary Woman," a mother faces the inevitable consequences when she embarks on a self-destructive path, causing harm to herself and her family. Meanwhile, "The Shrine" unveils the story behind a makeshift roadside shrine, introducing us to Lorna, a bereft partner who bears witness in her high-vis jacket, revealing the surprising private life of a dedicated biker.
These captivating monologues were recorded for the BBC during the extraordinary circumstances of the coronavirus lockdown in the spring of 2020, directed by Nicholas Hytner and performed by the talented Sarah Lancashire and Monica Dolan. The book also includes a substantial preface by Nicholas Hytner and an introduction to each monologue by Alan Bennett, adding depth and insight to this remarkable collection.
Don't miss your chance to own this extraordinary piece of literature. Pre-order now and experience the power of Alan Bennett's words in a compact and portable format. Get ready to be transported into the world of grief and introspection with The Talking Heads and Two Besides.
Weight: 176g
Dimension: 135 x 174 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571365852
Edition number: Main
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