That Uncertain Feeling by Kingsley Amis (English) Paperback Book

Description: That Uncertain Feeling by Kingsley Amis Competition is stiff for the position of sub-librarian in Aberdarcy Library. For John Lewis, the situation is complicated by the attentions of daunting and desirable village socialite, Elizabeth Gruffyd-Williams, who is married to a member of the local Council. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this vintage Amis novel, a chic socialite meets a sleazy poet and hilarity ensuesCompetition is stiff for the position of sub-librarian in Aberdarcy Library. For John Lewis, the situation is complicated by the attentions of daunting and desirable village socialite, Elizabeth Gruffyd-Williams, who is married to a member of the local Council. Pursuing an affair with her whilst keeping his job prospects alive is Johns predicament, as he finds himself running down Welsh country lanes at midnight in a wig and dress, resisting the advances of local drunks and suffering the long speeches of a nut-faced clergyman.At times tenderly satirical and at times riotously slap-stick, Amis sends up an array of rural stereotypes in this story about a man who doesnt know what he wants. Notes New in Penguin Modern Classics. Author Biography Kingsley Amiss (1922-95) works take a humorous yet highly critical look at British society, especially in the period following the end of World War II. 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. Promotional At times tenderly satirical and at times riotously slap-stick, Amis sends up an array of rural stereotypes in this story about a man who doesnt know what he wants. Promotional "Headline" In this vintage Amis novel, a chic socialite meets a sleazy poet and hilarity ensues Details ISBN0141194286 Author Kingsley Amis Year 2013 ISBN-10 0141194286 ISBN-13 9780141194288 Media Book Language English Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Birth 1922 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2013-04-04 Narrator Llewella Gideon Affiliation Victoria Moran Position Author Qualifications QC Pages 256 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin Modern Classics Publication Date 2013-04-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-06-13 AU Release Date 2013-06-13 Alternative 9780141961866 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51560042;

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