That Uncertain Feeling

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 Competition is stiff for the position of sub-librarian in Aberdarcy Library. For John Lewis, the situation is complicated by the attentions of daunting and desirable village socialite, Elizabeth Gruffyd-Williams, who is married to a member of the local Council.

Product details

• Authors: Kingsley Amis, Amis Kingsley
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 04.04.2013
• EAN: 9780141194288
• ISBN: 978-0-14-119428-8
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Penguin Classics; Modern Classics; Penguin Modern Classics; Penguin Modern Classics; Penguin Classics
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Literary, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary