updike, john

A collection of critical essays examining individual texts as well as more general accounts of the religious and sexual themes that run through his fiction.

Profiles the work, career, and literary reputation of John Updike.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on a variety of themes, people, ideas, characters, references, and influences related to the life and writings of John Updike.

Author John Updike describes his life until the age of fifty-five.

Contains a biography of the author, critical essays on each of his works, thematic analysis of each short story, and more.

Profiles the life and writings of John Updike and discusses how he used his writings to profile the darker side of America.