Kingsley Amis: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Sir Kingsley Amis
Born	April 16, 1922 • London • England
Died	October 22, 1995 (aged 73) • London • England
Awards And Honors	Booker Prize (1986)
Notable Works	“Green Man, The” • “I Like It Here” • “Jake’s Thing” • “Lucky Jim” • “One Fat Englishman” • “That Uncertain Feeling” • “The Old Devils”
Movement / Style	Angry Young Men • The Movement
Notable Family Members	spouse Elizabeth Jane Howard • son Martin Amis