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The protagonist, Roger Micheldene, is a flawed literary publisher navigating life in America, marked by his philandering, bigotry, and struggles with self-acceptance. Set against the backdrop of the 1950s transitioning into the 1960s, he faces challenges from suburban housewives, aspiring writers, and even children, all while pursuing the unattainable Helen. This comic novel critiques the clash between old-world values and the emerging consumer culture, showcasing Kingsley Amis's sharp wit and keen observations of human nature.
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One Fat Englishman, Kingsley Amis
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2013
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- Titel
- One Fat Englishman
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Kingsley Amis
- Uitgever
- New York Review of Books
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2013
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781590176627
- Reeks
- Eerste editie
- 1963
- Oorspronkelijke titel
- One Fat Englishman
- Beoordeling
- 3,25 van 5
- Aantekening
- The protagonist, Roger Micheldene, is a flawed literary publisher navigating life in America, marked by his philandering, bigotry, and struggles with self-acceptance. Set against the backdrop of the 1950s transitioning into the 1960s, he faces challenges from suburban housewives, aspiring writers, and even children, all while pursuing the unattainable Helen. This comic novel critiques the clash between old-world values and the emerging consumer culture, showcasing Kingsley Amis's sharp wit and keen observations of human nature.