Kingsley Amis
1922–1995
· lived 73 years
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Sir Kingsley Amis was a prominent English novelist, poet, and critic. He is best known for his novels, particularly 'Lucky Jim,' which satirized British academic life. Amis was a central figure in post-war literature, associated with the 'Angry Young Men' movement, though he himself rejected the label.
n. 1922-04-16, Clapham Common · m. 1995-10-22, Londres
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Kingsley Amis was born in Clapham, London. He was educated at St. John's College, Oxford. His first novel, 'Lucky Jim' (1954), brought him immediate acclaim and a Hawthornden Prize. Amis wrote over 20 novels, as well as poetry, short stories, and works of literary criticism. His work often explored themes of class, conformity, and the frustrations of modern life, often with a tone of acidic humor and skepticism. He was known for his direct style and his ability to capture colloquial speech. Amis was married to the writer Elizabeth Jane Howard. He passed away in 1995 and was posthumously immortalized in Douglas Adams's novel 'Last Chance to See' as the constellation of Amis.
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