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Kingsley Amis

Kingsley Amis (1922–1995) was a British poet, novelist and literary critic.

Also recorded as Sir Kingsley William Amis; Kingsley William Amis.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Kingsley William Amis.

Born at Clapham Common in 1922, died at London in 1995.

In detail

Kingsley Amis studied at St John's College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literary activity, prose and poetry.

Employment is recorded with Swansea University.

Works named in the authority record are Lucky Jim and The Old Devils.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Cholmondeley Award, John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel and Booker Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Kingsley Amis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q220078: Kingsley Amis

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