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'Lucky Jim' by Kingsley Amis is a humorous novel set in a university environment, following the misadventures of Jim Dixon, a history professor who despises his job and the academic world he is a part of. The story delves into the comedic situations Dixon finds himself in, from dealing with his colleagues and friends to navigating relationships and social expectations. The writing style is described as clever, British, and filled with creative humor that captures the essence of academic life in the 1950s.
“THEY made a silly mistake, though,” the Professor of History said, and his smile, as Dixon watched, gradually sank beneath the surface of his features at the memory. “After the interval we did a litt...
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