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Kingsley Amis famously changed his political views, moving from left to right. Which book of his reflects this shift?

  • Russian Hide-and-Seek

  • Lucky Jim

  • Jake's Thing

  • The Old Devils

Answer

The Old Devils, published in 1986, mirrors Kingsley Amis's shift from left-leaning to conservative political views. The novel's protagonist, Alaric, undergoes a similar transformation, aligning with Amis's ownの変化. The book explores themes of aging, friendship, and the disillusionment of the post-war generation, capturing Amis's changing ideological landscape.
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