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This book provides a critical survey and evaluation of Martin Amis' major works, identifying his commitment to stylistic expression and experiment alongside the ways in which his novels have engaged with social, cultural and political issues.

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Contents: 1. Amis and Father: The Rachel Papers and Experience. 2. Comedy Acts: Dead Babies and Success. 3. Metafictional Mysteries: Other People and Money. 4. Millennial Fictions: London Fields and Time's Arrow. 5. Midlife Crises: The Information and Night Train. 6. The Wild Dogs: Yellow Dogs and House of Meetings. 7. Cast of Crooks: The Pregnant Widow and Lionel Asbo.

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      Publisher: Liverpool University Press
      Publication Date: 3/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780746311783, 978-0746311783
      ISBN10: 0746311788
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      Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book provides a critical survey and evaluation of Martin Amis' major works, identifying his commitment to stylistic expression and experiment alongside the ways in which his novels have engaged with social, cultural and political issues.

      Table of Contents
      Contents: 1. Amis and Father: The Rachel Papers and Experience. 2. Comedy Acts: Dead Babies and Success. 3. Metafictional Mysteries: Other People and Money. 4. Millennial Fictions: London Fields and Time's Arrow. 5. Midlife Crises: The Information and Night Train. 6. The Wild Dogs: Yellow Dogs and House of Meetings. 7. Cast of Crooks: The Pregnant Widow and Lionel Asbo.

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