Key takeaways:
- British novelist Martin Amis has died at his home in Florida from cancer of the esophagus.
- He was a celebrated author, leaving a towering legacy and an indelible mark on the British cultural landscape.
- He was born in Oxford in 1949 and was the son of the novelist Kingsley Amis, and was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel “Time’s Arrow” in 1991.
British novelist Martin Amis, who brought a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his stories and lifestyle, has died at his home in Florida on Friday. His death, from cancer of the esophagus, was confirmed by his agent, Andrew Wylie, on Saturday.
Amis was a celebrated author, leaving a towering legacy and an indelible mark on the British cultural landscape. His best-known works include “Money,” a satire about consumerism in London, “The Information” and “London Fields,” along with his 2000 memoir, “Experience.”
His publisher Penguin Books UK, wrote on Twitter, “We are devastated at the death of our author and friend, Martin Amis. Our thoughts are with all his family and loved ones, especially his children and wife Isobel.”
Amis was born in Oxford in 1949 and was the son of the novelist Kingsley Amis. He was a professor of creative writing at the University of Manchester and was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel “Time’s Arrow” in 1991. He was also awarded the David Cohen Prize for Literature in 2011.
Martin Amis will be remembered as a beloved author and a cultural icon. His works will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.
Be First to Comment