A witty collection of essays on drinking by Kingsley Amis, blending humor with practical tips and recipes.
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A witty collection of essays on drinking by Kingsley Amis, blending humor with practical tips and recipes.
A collection of hilarious and deeply informed writings about drink from one of the all-time authorities. Kingsley Amis was one of the great masters of comic prose, and no subject was dearer to him than the art and practice of imbibing. This new volume brings together the best of his three out-of-print works on the subject. Along with a series of well-tested recipes (including a cocktail called the Lucky Jim) the book includes Amis's musings on The Hangover, The Boozing Man's Diet, What to Drink ...
will contain mild spoilers
No romantic or sexual content present.
No violence or gore depicted.
Minor use of strong language, if any, in humorous context.
Central focus on alcohol; drinking is glamorized with tips and recipes.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
No religious themes present.
No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
No real-world occult content depicted.
Minor cultural commentary on drinking habits.
No self-harm or suicide themes present.
No abuse or suffering themes depicted.
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