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Kingsley AmisEnglish writer
Date of Birth: 16.04.1922
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Kingsley Amis
Kingsley William Amis was an English novelist, poet, and critic. He was born on April 16, 1922, in Clapham, London, England. Amis studied at the City of London School and St. John's College, Oxford University. After completing his education, he taught at the University of Swansea in South Wales. However, from 1961 onwards, he devoted most of his time to his writing career.
Notable Novels
Amis is best known for his novels, including "Lucky Jim" (1954), "Ending Up" (1974), "Stanley and the Women" (1984), "The Old Devils" (1986), "The Folks That Live on the Hill" (1990), and "The Russian Girl" (1994). "Lucky Jim" tells the humorous misadventures of a young lecturer, while "Ending Up" is a brilliant cautionary tale about the deaths of five elderly individuals living together in one house. Additionally, it is a funny and significant book about language. His later novels, such as "Jake's Things" (1978) and "Difficulties With Girls" (1989), humorously highlight anti-feminist views, seemingly shared by Amis himself.
Other Works
Apart from his novels, Amis also wrote a horror novel called "The Green Man" (1969), a detective novel titled "The Riverside Villas Murder" (1973), a James Bond novel published under the pseudonym Robert Markham, and two novels set in the future. "Girl, 20" (1971) is considered one of his most vivid works. His poetry, characterized by a piercingly ironic tone and skilled rhythm, is showcased in the collection "Collected Poems" (1979). In 1991, Amis published his memoirs.
