Prolific British Author - Kingsley Amis

Kingsley Amis was a prolific British author known for his novels, poetry, and essays. Here are some of his most notable works:

• Lucky Jim (1954):

This is perhaps Amis's most famous work, a satirical campus novel that humorously explores the life of a young academic.

• That Uncertain Feeling (1955):

Another comedic novel, this book follows the misadventures of a young married couple.

• I Like It Here (1958):

A novel that satirizes the British abroad, with a focus on the expatriate experience.

• Take a Girl Like You (1960):

This novel deals with the romantic and sexual escapades of a young woman in a provincial town.

• One Fat Englishman (1963):

A humorous exploration of the life of a gluttonous and alcoholic literary agent.

• The Green Man (1969):

A darkly comedic ghost story that delves into the supernatural.

• Ending Up (1974):

A novella that explores the lives of five friends in their final years, dealing with aging and mortality.

• Jake's Thing (1978):

This novel centers around a middle-aged academic's struggles with impotence and the changes in his personal and professional life.

• The Old Devils (1986):

Winner of the Booker Prize, this novel looks at the lives of a group of Welsh friends as they navigate old age.

• The Biographer's Moustache (1995):

Amis's last novel, which delves into the themes of identity, obsession, and deception.

These books showcase Kingsley Amis's wit, humor, and keen observations on British society. If you're interested in British satire and comedy, his works are definitely worth exploring.

References;

1.  Norwich, John Julius (1990). Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Arts. USA: Oxford University Press. p. 15. ISBN 978-0198691372.
2. "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
3. Amis & Son: Two Literary Generations, Neil Powell, Pan Macmillan, 2012, p. 3
4. Kingsley Amis: Memoirs, Vintage Classics, 2004, p. 14.
5. Barratt, Nick (9 June 2007). "Family detective". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 1 May 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2010..
6. Amis & Son: Two Literary Generations, Neil Powell, Pan Macmillan, 2012, p. 5
7. Bookmark, BBC TV, "Kingsley Amis: The Memoirs".
8. Amis & Son: Two Literary Generations, Neil Powell, Pan Macmillan, 2012, pp. 4, 9–10

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