Martin Amis, an English novelist, essayist, and short story writer, masterfully explores the absurdity of the postmodern condition, presenting its grotesque caricatures with striking clarity. His distinctive style is marked by a compulsive vividness, a testament to his profound command of the English language that immediately announces his unique voice. Often perceived as a chronicler of contemporary life, Amis has been recognized for his unflinching portrayal of what has been termed 'the new unpleasantness'. His writing offers a sharp, often unsettling, yet always compelling examination of modern existence.
Set against the harrowing backdrop of a concentration camp, the narrative explores the complexities of love amidst unimaginable horror. A king's quest for self-awareness through a magical mirror reveals profound truths about identity and humanity. As characters confront their innermost selves, the story delves into themes of love, morality, and the struggle to maintain connection in the face of brutal reality. With a blend of wit and emotional depth, the novel challenges readers to reflect on the nature of the soul and the essence of human relationships.
The book features a fresh introduction by Claire Lowdon, providing contemporary insights and context. It explores themes that resonate with today's readers, enhancing the understanding of the original work. The introduction sets the stage for a deeper appreciation of the narrative and its characters, making it accessible for both new and returning audiences.
Set in the summer of 1970 in an Italian castle, the story explores the lives of young people navigating the sexual revolution. The girls defy traditional roles, while the boys remain unchanged, and Keith Nearing attempts to manipulate feminism for his own purposes.
Exploring a diverse range of subjects, Martin Amis delves into the realms of literature, culture, and society in this career-spanning collection. He examines figures like James Joyce, Elvis Presley, and Hillary Clinton, while addressing the clichés that plague writing and thought. Through his sharp insights and unique perspectives, Amis challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of both literature and the human experience, making this collection a profound reflection on the art of writing and its impact.
A selection of reviews and essays by Martin Amis, written over the past quarter-century. It contains pieces on a wide range of writers, from Cervantes to John Updike, and covers such subjects as chess, nuclear weapons, masculinity, Andy Warhol, Hillary Clinton and Margaret Thatcher
Like John Updike, Martin Amis is the pre-eminent novelist-critic of his
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Don DeLillo, Elmore Leonard, Michael Crichton, Thomas Harris - and John
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Exploring a diverse array of subjects, this collection showcases Martin Amis's sharp insights and distinctive prose over two decades. He reflects on aging and its impact on his athleticism, revisits literary giants Bellow and Nabokov, and offers a critical examination of Donald Trump during pivotal moments in the 2016 election cycle. Amis's keen observations reveal both personal and cultural critiques, making this anthology a compelling blend of memoir and commentary.
At the age of ten, when Martin Amis spent a year in Princeton, New Jersey, he
was excited and frightened by America. Steven Spielberg gets a visit, as does
Brian de Palma, whom Amis asks why his films make no sense, and Hugh Hefner's
sybaritic fortress and sanitised image are penetrated.
Shortlisted for the 2015 Walter Scott Prize 'Surely his masterpiece... Intelligent, terrifying and comic... Amis has tackled the biggest questions with imagination and intelligence, and the ultimate strength of this masterly novel is that he knows, and shows, that although there is no answer to the questions Auschwitz poses, we must never stop asking them. Read it, ponder it - revel in it indeed - then read it again.' Allan Massie, Scotsman There was an old story about a king who asked his favourite wizard to create a magic mirror. This mirror didn't show you your reflection. Instead, it showed you your soul - it showed you who you really were. But the king couldn't look into the mirror without turning away, and nor could his courtiers. No one could. What happens when we discover who we really are? And how do we come to terms with it? Fearless and original, The Zone of Interest is a violently dark love story set against a backdrop of unadulterated evil, and a vivid journey into the depths and contradictions of the human soul.
This extraordinary novel gives the reader the heart-to-heart testimony of one of our finest writers - a wonder of literary invention and a boisterous modern classic His most intimate and epic work to date, Inside Story is the unseen portrait of Martin Amis' extraordinary life, as a man and a writer. This novel had its birth in a death - that of the author's closest friend, Christopher Hitchens. We also encounter the vibrant characters who have helped define Martin Amis, from his father Kingsley, to his hero Saul Bellow, from Philip Larkin to Iris Murdoch and Elizabeth Jane Howard, and to the person who captivated his twenties, the alluringly amoral Phoebe Phelps. What begins as a thrilling tale of romantic entanglements, family and friendship, evolves into a tender, witty exploration of the hardest questions- how to live, how to grieve, and how to die? In his search for answers, Amis surveys the great horrors of the twentieth century, and the still unfolding impact of the 9/11 attacks on the twenty-first - and what all this has taught him about how to be a writer. The result is one of Amis' greatest achievements- a love letter to life that is at once exuberant, meditative, heartbreaking and ebullient, to be savoured and cherished for many years to come.
