Assorted Prose

Autori

• John Updike

Parametri

Pagine

288pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Saggi e Articoli
• Saggistica

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The collection features a diverse array of nonfiction pieces that reflect Updike's youthful ambition and keen observations of midcentury America. It includes parodies, personal essays, and notable works like "Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu," capturing Ted Williams's final game. Updike also offers evocative memories of his Pennsylvania childhood and insightful critiques of literary figures such as Nabokov and Salinger. This blend of humor, nostalgia, and literary analysis showcases Updike's emerging voice and establishes him as a significant critic of his time.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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