Kingsley Amis by Eric Jacobs

Kingsley Amis by Eric Jacobs

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In a 40-year career, Kingsley Amis has shown himself to be a versatile and prolific writer, and a controversial man, often seen as the epitome of the choleric, right-wing clubman. This biography provides an insight into the man and his work, revealing him as a fascinating, complex figure.

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Kingsley Amis by Eric Jacobs

Kingsley Amis, in a 40-year writing career which began with "Lucky Jim", has produced more than 20 novels, several collections of poetry and countless other writings. He is a controversial figure, a Communist in his youth, an "Angry Young Man" in his 30s, he is now often seen as the epitome of the choleric right-wing clubman. In this biography, Eric Jacobs delves deep into Amis's life, revealing the man behind the literature, his early childhood in south London, his school and university life, his marriages and his novels. It is a compelling study of the man and his work, revealing Amis to be a more fascinating, driven and complex man than the stereotype suggests.
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ISBN 13 9780340654088
ISBN 10 0340654082
Title Kingsley Amis
Author Eric Jacobs
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Year published 1996-01-18
Number of pages 403
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.