The trees were dark against the sky, and he felt the cold in his bones.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
Dark Skies and Cold Evenings
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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.
The trees were dark against the sky, and he felt the cold in his bones.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
It was a relief to be able to be himself again, and not have to pretend.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
The noise was incredible, and he could barely hear himself think.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
He felt like a different person, and it was a good feeling.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim
The sun was setting, and the sky was a fiery red.
Kingsley Amis – Lucky Jim