Kingsley Amis is a British author best known for his satirical novels and poetry. His most famous work, Lucky Jim, follows the misadventures of a young university lecturer in post-war England. Amis was also a literary critic and essayist, and was awarded the Booker Prize for his novel The Old Devils in 1986.
His heart beat faster as he saw her, and she looked up and smiled at him.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
He was dazzled by the light, the noise, and the smell of tobacco and beer
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
It was one of those moments that are too good to last.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
He would have liked to go and comfort her, but he was too embarrassed.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
The night was dark, and he felt very alone.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
The 1,000 drinks we had together were all your fault.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
The thought of the impending ordeal left him feeling weak and slightly nauseous, which was absurd.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
He knew it was wrong, but he couldn’t help himself.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
He felt like he had just been through a war, and he was glad it was over.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
He was exhausted, but he didn’t want to stop.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim