Kingsley Amis
8 SeriesKingsley Amis was a renowned author, poet, and critic, celebrated as one of the finest comic novelists of the twentieth century. He was ranked ninth on The Times' list of the 50 Greatest British Writers since 1945.
In Kingsley Amis's "Girl, 20," Sir Roy Vandervane, a composer and conductor, embraces the 1960s counterculture. Captivated by the era's vibrancy, he pursues a relationship with Sylvie, a highborn hippie nearing her twentieth birthday. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Douglas Yandell, a music critic and Vandervane's younger drinking companion. This novel showcases Amis's signature wit and satirical take on societal norms.
