The Habit of Art
by Alan Bennett

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Readers have mixed feelings about this play, with many appreciating the humor and depth of the characters while others find it somewhat tedious and lacking excitement. The play's structure, a play within a play, offers intriguing commentary on art and the lives of its creators, though some feel it doesn't fully deliver on its thematic promise. Overall, it garners praise for its cleverness but is criticized for pacing issues.

Clever play-within-a-play structure Humorous and thought-provoking Strong character development Some find it tedious Pacing issues in the second act

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Publisher Faber & Faber
Year 2009
Binding Paperback
Edition Main
Pages 96
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780571255610
ISBN-10 0571255612
LCCN 2010399546
LCC PR6052.E5 H33 2009

The Habit of Art is a British comedy play written by Alan Bennett and published by Faber & Faber in London (2009).

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