New Maps of Hell

Informationen zum Autor Kingsley Amis 's (1922-1995) works take a humorous yet highly critical look at British society, especially in the period following the end of the Second World War. Born in London, Amis explored his disillusionment in novels such as That Uncertain Feeling (1955). His other works include The Green Man (1970), Stanley and the Women (1984), and The Old Devils (1986), which won the Booker Prize. Amis also wrote poetry, criticism and short stories. He received a knighthood in 1990. Klappentext Kingsley Amis's (1922-95) works take a humorous yet highly critical look at British society, especially in the period following the end of World War II. Born in London, Amis explored his disillusionment in novels such as That Uncertain Feeling (1955). His other works include The Green Man (1970), Stanley and the Women (1984), and The Old Devils (1986), which won the Booker Prize. Amis also wrote poetry, criticism, and short stories. Zusammenfassung A collection of essays that introduces readers to the wonders and value of science fiction writing.

Product details

• Authors: Kingsley Amis
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 07.06.2012
• EAN: 9780141198620
• ISBN: 978-0-14-119862-0
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Penguin Modern Classics; Penguin Modern Classics; Penguin Classics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Horror & Supernatural, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / General, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Literary essays, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000