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Smut

Two Unseemly Stories
By Alan Bennett
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Smut by Alan Bennett delves into the lives of seemingly ordinary people who find themselves entangled in unexpectedly bold and humorous situations. This book features two stories that explore themes of secrecy, desire, and the hidden facets of mundane existence with Bennett's trademark wit and keen observational skills. Prepare for a witty exploration of the complex layers beneath everyday life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate witty, humorous storytelling with a touch of the risqué. Alan Bennett's narrative offers keen observations of everyday life and human nature, delivered with his signature charm and insight. Perfect for those who enjoy character-driven tales with a comedic twist.

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Smut

Unexpected tales from the master of short fiction.

Unexpected tales from the master of short fiction

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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. But this is Alan Bennett, so no matter the importance of keeping up appearances, what is happening in the bedroom (and in lots of other places too) is altogether more startling, perhaps shocking, and ultimately much more honest to people's predilections.

The Greening of Mrs Donaldson

Mrs Donaldson is a conventional middle-class woman beached on the shores of widowhood after a marriage that had been much like many others: happy to begin with, then satisfactory and finally dull. But when she decides to take in two lodgers (a young, broke couple), passions that she never knew existed are aroused, and her mundane life becomes much more stimulating.

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Smut by Alan Bennett is praised for its blend of humour and subtlety, featuring stories that explore the complexities of English life with Bennett's characteristic wit. Reviewers appreciate the book's entertaining storytelling and sharp observations of human behaviour, often highlighting the contrast between respectability and unseemly conduct. It is described as delightfully amusing, artfully entertaining, and filled with Alan Bennett's trademark charm and effortless prose.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846685262

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Alan Bennett has been one of the UK's leading dramatists since Beyond the Fringe in the 1960s. His television series Talking Heads has become a modern-day classic, as have many of his stage plays including Forty Years On, The Lady in the Van, A Question of Attribution and The Madness of George III . The History Boys won numerous awards both at the National Theatre, London, and on Broadway. Also at the NT: The Habit of Art, People, Hymn and Cocktail Sticks. His collection of prose Untold Stories won the PEN/Ackerley Prize for autobiography. Recent works of fiction are The Uncommon Reader and Smut: Two Unseemly Stories.

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