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THE LITERARY LIFE
Britain’s Brat of Letters
Who is Martin Amis, and why is everybody saying such terrible things about him?
November
1
1986
Charles Michener
Britain’s Brat of Letters
Charles Michener
November
1
1986
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THE LITERARY LIFE
Britain’s Brat of Letters
Who is Martin Amis, and why is everybody saying such terrible things about him?
November
1
1986
Charles Michener
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