Event 14 Wednesday 10 March, 8.30pmAl Ras 3Martin Amis is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative voices in contemporary British fiction. His debut novel, The Rachel Papers, won the Somerset Maugham Award and became a cult film and other key works include Money, London Fields, Time’s Arrow and The Information.  Attracting as much attention for his personal opinions and occasional very public disagreements as he does for his writing, Martin is sometimes controversial, often outspoken but always thoughtful, and thought-provoking.
We are delighted that Martin is able to join us to discuss his new novel The Pregnant Widow  -  just published after a six-year gestation. Avowedly autobiographical,  it is set in an Italian castle in 1970 where a group of libidinous twentysomethings gather for a long, hot summer, dominated by sexual intrigue. The promise of a risqué plot and an examination of the malign impact of the sexual revolution has made this his most eagerly anticipated and most talked about book for years . Martin will be in conversation with Paul Blezard. Those who enjoy a stimulating and challenging evening will not be disappointed.

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