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The Old Devils

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The Old Devils

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

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The Old Devils

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

381

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wales • 1980s

Publication Year

1986

Publisher

Random House

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Old Devils by Kingsley Amis follows a group of elderly friends in Wales who navigate changes in their lives when a formerly famous acquaintance returns to their community. The story delves into themes of aging, friendship, and nostalgia, capturing the complexities of personal relationships over time.

Dark

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Book Details
Pages

381

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wales • 1980s

Publication Year

1986

Publisher

Random House

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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