Kingsley Amis - Lucky Jim

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Written by Kingsley Amis. Themes include Fiction, Classics, Literary."As a young lecturer at one of Britain's new red-brick universities, Jim Dixon discovers that a firm grasp of h is subject is not sufficient to guarantee academic success. Under the auspices of Professor Welch (no other man of his status sets such store by being called professor) the key to a brilliant career also lies in singing madrigals, distinguishing a flute from a recorder, and being able to resist the charms of Christine, Welch's would-be daughter-in-law."--Back coverFormat: PaperbackAll books at Vastela are pre-owned. Condition varies from good to near-new. No book is sold in unacceptable condition. Show more