Martin Amis Cancer — Martin, a famous British author known for his books “Money” and “London Fields,” has passed away at the age of 73. He was known for being smart and having a darkly funny writing style. His wife, Isabel Fonseca, told The New York Times on Saturday that Martin Amis died from esophageal cancer.
Martin Amis had a long career in writing and wrote 15 books, including “Time’s Arrow” (1991) and “The Information” (1995).
In an interview in 1985, Amis explained that he wanted to use fancy language to talk about ordinary and sometimes not-so-nice things.
In the 1985 interview, he stated, “I’m often accused of concentrating on the pungent, rebarbative side of life in my books, but I feel I’m rather sentimental about it.” “Anyone who reads the tabloid papers will rub up against much greater horrors than I describe.”
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Amis, who wrote two collections of stories, seven books about real-life events, and seven novels, often faced ridicule in the media for his outspoken comments and his supposed scandalous personal life.
The author, born in Oxford, England on August 25, 1949, had the opportunity to travel extensively before he turned 18 because of his father’s profession. Interestingly, as reported by The Times, he wasn’t much of a reader until he was 17, when his stepmother encouraged him to read Jane Austen.
Later, in 1971, he completed his studies at Exeter College in Oxford and started working in various editing positions in London. Although he shared some characteristics with his late father, Kingsley Amis, they often disagreed with each other. However, being the child of a writer gave him certain advantages.
In 1973, he released “The Rachel Papers,” his debut book, after spending a year crafting the sexually explicit material. Two years later, he published “Dead Babies,” a darkly humorous work of fiction that described the drug use and sex lives of a group of young people.
He published “Dead Babies” as a follow-up two years later. His highly regarded book, “Money” (1984), was included in Time Magazine’s first list of “the 100 best English-language novels published since 1923.”
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Who is Martin Amis?
Martin Amis was a well-known British author. He was born on August 25, 1949, in Oxford, England. Amis wrote numerous books, including novels, nonfiction works, and collections of stories.
What is Martin Amis famous for?
He gained recognition for his novels “Money” and “London Fields,” which showcased his clever and darkly humorous writing style.
