Amis, Kingsley

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The great English man of letters Kingsley Amis passed away on Oct 22, 1995 in his home in London, England. Amis was renowned for his satirical wit in his themes of nonsensical social adjustment and conformity. His literary career also included forays into the science fiction and mystery genres.

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Cornwell, Patricia

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Cornwell, born Jun 9, 1956, is famous for her eight books, which include 'Postmortem' (1990), 'Cruel and Unusual' (1993), and 'Cause of Death' (1996). Cornwell's plots include Southern highways, back alleys, and morgues. She began her writing career as a crime journalist.

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Doyle, Roddy

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Roddy Doyle is an acclaimed Irish novelist whose works often portray the life of working class people in Ireland. Doyle is the first Irish novelist recipient of Great Britain's Booker Prize. Some of Doyle's works include 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha' and 'The Commitments.'

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