The term "Angry Young Men" refers to a group of British writers in the 1950s who expressed disillusionment with traditional British society, particularly its class structure. They were known for their rebellious attitudes, often addressing issues of social inequality and the frustrations of the working class.
In the question, you need to identify which of the listed authors were part of this group.
John Osborne: He is one of the most famous members of the Angry Young Men, primarily known for his play "Look Back in Anger" (1956), which is considered a defining work of the movement.
C.P. Snow: He was not associated with the Angry Young Men. He was more of a novelist and public intellectual, known for his "Strangers and Brothers" series and his lectures on the "Two Cultures."
Anthony Powell: He was a novelist best known for his series "A Dance to the Music of Time". Powell was not considered part of the Angry Young Men movement.
Kingsley Amis: He is another key figure of the Angry Young Men, especially recognized for his novel "Lucky Jim" (1954), which satirizes the academic establishment and embodies the irreverent spirit of the movement.
John Osborne, Kingsley Amis, Alan Sillitoe, Arnold Wesker, and John Braine are some of the writers associated with the movement.
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