Martin Amis's London Fields: A Vision of Apocalypse
Martin Amis, son of the prominent English writer Kingsley Amis, a key figure in the 1950s/60s "Angry Young Men" movement, has published his third novel, London Fields. Following D'autres gens and Les Monstres d'Einstein, this new work reinforces his powerful voice and worldview dominated by a sense of imminent apocalypse. The novel is seen as a revitalization of British literature.
Key facts
- Martin Amis published his third novel, London Fields.
- He previously published D'autres gens and Les Monstres d'Einstein.
- His father is Kingsley Amis, a notable writer from the 'Angry Young Men' movement.
- The novel is described as reinforcing a vision of imminent apocalypse.
- The work is considered a revitalization of British literature.
- The source is artpress, dated December 1, 1992.
Entities
Artists
- Martin Amis
- Kingsley Amis
Sources
- artpress —