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Regarded by many as the finest, and funniest, comic novel of the twentieth century. James dixon hates his job as a lecturer at a grotty university and feels undermined by his boss. The debut book written by author kingsley amis is entitled lucky jim. Read lucky jim by kingsley amis available from rakuten kobo. Classic literature fiction a brilliantly and preposterously funny book guardian a flawless. Lucky jim by kingsley amis overdrive rakuten overdrive. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of lucky jim. Sparknotes is here for you weve got everything you need to ace or teach. Lucky jim by kingsley amis classics corner books the.
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