Amis, Kingsley is an English novelist, poet, essayist, and literary critic. He is best known for his novels such as Lucky Jim, The Old Devils, and Money. He was knighted in 1990 for his services to literature. He was also a professor at various universities, including the University of East Anglia and All Souls College, Oxford. His works often explore themes of class, gender, and politics. He was awarded the Booker Prize in 1986 for his novel The Old Devils.