In That Uncertain Feeling by Kingsley Amis, 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. Pursuing an affair with
her whilst keeping his job prospects alive is John's predicament,
as he finds himself running down Welsh country lanes at midnight in
a wig and dress, resisting the advances of local drunks and
suffering the long speeches of a 'nut-faced' clergyman. At times
tenderly satirical and at times riotously slap-stick, Amis sends up
an array of rural stereotypes in this story about a man who doesn't
know what he wants. 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.
General
Imprint: |
Penguin Classics
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Penguin Modern Classics |
Release date: |
April 2013 |
Authors: |
Kingsley Amis
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-14-119428-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-14-119428-6 |
Barcode: |
9780141194288 |
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