The Habit of Art
play by Bennett
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"The Habit of Art" is a play by Alan Bennett, first produced in 2009. The play explores themes of aging and creativity through an imagined encounter between the poet W.H. Auden and the composer Benjamin Britten. Bennett is known for his plays that scrutinize the British class system and cultural divides with both humor and poignancy. His work often translates the mundane into tragicomic dramas, capturing authentic dialogue for ordinary people while also portraying the manners of the middle and upper classes.1
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