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The story centers on Jenny Bunn, a bright and optimistic young woman from Northern England who moves to a small town to teach. Despite her charm and intelligence, she faces the challenges of a society filled with self-serving men who disregard her values. Determined to remain a virgin until marriage, Jenny's unwavering decency shines through as she navigates a world populated by schemers and fools. Kingsley Amis explores themes of modern life's degradation while showcasing Jenny's resilience and desire for genuine love in a flawed environment.
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Take a Girl Like You, Kingsley Amis
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- 1962
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- Title
- Take a Girl Like You
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kingsley Amis
- Publisher
- Penguin (Non-Classics)
- Publisher
- 1962
- Category
- World prose
- Description
- The story centers on Jenny Bunn, a bright and optimistic young woman from Northern England who moves to a small town to teach. Despite her charm and intelligence, she faces the challenges of a society filled with self-serving men who disregard her values. Determined to remain a virgin until marriage, Jenny's unwavering decency shines through as she navigates a world populated by schemers and fools. Kingsley Amis explores themes of modern life's degradation while showcasing Jenny's resilience and desire for genuine love in a flawed environment.