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One Fat Englishman: A Dickensian Adventure in New York City

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Kingsley Amis's One Fat Englishman is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a British food writer's adventures in New York City. Amis, who was known for his wit and his love of food, traveled to New York in 1963 to write a series of articles for the Observer newspaper. The articles were eventually collected into a book, which was published in 1965.

One Fat Englishman (New York Review Classics)

One Fat Englishman (New York Review Books Classics)

by Kingsley Amis

4 out of 5

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Amis's book is a delight to read. He writes with a keen eye for detail and a wry sense of humor. He describes the city's sights and sounds with vivid prose, and he captures the city's unique energy and spirit. Amis also has a great love of food, and he writes about the city's restaurants with passion and enthusiasm.

In One Fat Englishman, Amis visits some of New York City's most iconic landmarks, including the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Central Park. He also eats at some of the city's best restaurants, including The 21 Club, Sardi's, and Joe's Pizza. Amis's descriptions of these places are both informative and entertaining. He provides a unique perspective on the city, and he helps readers to see it in a new way.

In addition to its humor and its insights into New York City, One Fat Englishman is also a deeply personal book. Amis writes about his own experiences as an Englishman in America, and he explores the differences between the two cultures. He also writes about his own struggles with weight and self-esteem. These personal reflections add depth and resonance to the book, and they make it more than just a travelogue.

One Fat Englishman is a classic work of travel writing. It is a book that is both funny and insightful, and it is sure to entertain and delight readers of all ages. If you are looking for a great book to read, I highly recommend One Fat Englishman.

About the Author

Kingsley Amis was a British novelist, poet, and critic. He was born in London in 1922, and he died in Oxford in 1995. Amis was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation, and he won numerous awards for his work, including the Booker Prize in 1986 for his novel The Old Devils.

Amis was a prolific writer, and he published over 20 novels, as well as numerous short stories, poems, and essays. He was also a regular contributor to the Observer newspaper. Amis's work is known for its wit, its intelligence, and its sharp social觀察力. He was a master of satire, and he often used his writing to criticize the follies of modern society.

Amis was a complex and controversial figure. He was a heavy smoker and drinker, and he struggled with weight problems throughout his life. He was also a vocal opponent of political correctness, and he was often criticized for his views on race and gender. However, despite his flaws, Amis was a brilliant writer who made a significant contribution to English literature.