New Maps Of Hell (Penguin Modern Classics) - Softcover

Amis Kingsley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141198621 ISBN 13: 9780141198620

Verlag: Penguin Books, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

In this hilarious, inspiring and provocative series of essays, Kingsley Amis introduces every reader to the wonders and value of science fiction writing. From the extraordinary ideas but sexless science of Jules Verne to the power of H. G. Wells's terrifying storytelling; from the brilliance of bad science fiction writing to the potency of their important ideas; from a portrait of the average SF reader to Amis's sad prediction that this genre will never make it in film or television, New Maps of Hell is a warm and witty exploration of a world many readers may be yet to discover.

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Kingsley Amis's (1922-1995) works take a humorous yet highly critical look at British society, especially in the period following the end of the Second World War. 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. He received a knighthood in 1990.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Penguin Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0141198621
• ISBN 13: 9780141198620
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 160
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