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Martin Amis - Author
Stephen Sackur speaks to Martin Amis, the former 'enfant terrible' of British literature who became one of the most successful and closely scrutinised novelists of his generation.
Stephen Sackur speaks to Martin Amis, an author who was pigeon-holed early in his career as the 'enfant terrible' of the British literary world. Four decades on, he remains one of the most successful and closely scrutinised novelists of his generation. His books are filled with greed, lust, addiction and ignorance, and yet he suggests he writes in a celebratory spirit. So, what exactly is he celebrating?
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Fri 21 Jun 201323:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Martin Amis |
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- Mon 17 Jun 201303:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK
- Mon 17 Jun 201323:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK
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