John Updike
Biography
John Updike was a prolific American author known for his compelling depiction of middle-class American life. He was born on March 18, 1932, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Harvard University in 1954. Updike gained widespread recognition for his series of novels featuring the character Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, which included "Rabbit, Run" (1960), "Rabbit Redux" (1971), "Rabbit is Rich" (1981), and "Rabbit at Rest" (1990). This series earned him multiple awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes for fiction. In addition to the Rabbit Angstrom series, Updike wrote numerous other novels, short stories, poetry collections, and essays. His works often explored themes of religion, sexuality, and the complexities of human relationships. Throughout his career, Updike received many accolades, including the National Book Award, the National Medal of Arts, and the PEN/Faulkner Award. He was also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. John Updike passed away on January 27, 2009, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that continues to resonate with readers around the world.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by John Updike not part of a series
- A Month of Sundays
- A month of Sundays
- Bech Is Back
- Bech at Bay: A Quasi-Novel
- Bech in Bedr�?¤ngnis. Fast ein Roman.
- Bech: A Book
- Brazil
- COUPLES
- Centaur
- Couples
- Der weite Weg zu zweit. Szenen einer Liebe.
- Die Hexen von Eastwick. Roman.
- Ehepaare. Roman.
- Erinnerungen an die Zeit unter Ford.
- Gegen Ende der Zeit.
- Gertrude and Claudius
- Golf Dreams : Writings on Golf
- Gott und die Wilmots.
- Hasenherz. Roman.
- Hugging the Shore: Essays and Criticism
- In the Beauty of the Lilies
- In the Beauty of the Lillies:
- Licks of Love: Short Stories and a Sequel, Rabbit Remembered
- MARRY ME
- Marry Me: A Romance
- Memories of the Ford Administration
- Memories of the Ford Administration:
- Month of Sundays
- Museums and women and other stories
- Museums and women, and other stories
- Of the Farm
- Parejas
- Pigeon Feathers and Other Stories
- Poorhouse Fair
- Problems and Other Stories
- Rabbit Angstrom: the Four Novels: \"Rabbit, Run\" / \"Rabbit Redux\" / \"Rabbit Is Rich\" / \"Rabbit at Rest\"
- Rabbit At Rest
- Rabbit Is Rich
- Rabbit Omnibus Uk
- Rabbit Redux
- Rabbit Run
- Rabbit at Rest
- Rabbit in Ruhe.
- Rabbit redux
- Rabbit, Run
- Roger's Version
- Rogers Version
- S.
- Seek My Face
- Self-Consciousness: Memoirs
- The Afterlife and Other Stories
- The Best American Short Stories of the Century
- The Coup
- The Music School: Short Stories
- The Witches of Eastwick
- The coup
- Toward the End of Time
- Trust Me
- Trust Me: Short Stories
- Wenn ich schon gefragt werde.
- Witches of Eastwick
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- Rabbit, Run
- Rabbit Redux
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Rabbit Is Rich
- Rabbit at Rest
Reading Order
Complete reading order for John Updike's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rabbit Angstrom series by John Updike about?
The Rabbit Angstrom series follows the life of Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom, a former high school basketball star in Pennsylvania as he navigates through the changes and challenges of American society in the late 20th century.
How many books are in the Rabbit Angstrom series?
There are a total of four books in the Rabbit Angstrom series by John Updike. They are: Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit Is Rich; and Rabbit At Rest.
In what order should I read the Rabbit Angstrom series?
The recommended reading order for the Rabbit Angstrom series is: Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit Is Rich; and Rabbit At Rest.
What literary themes are prevalent in John Updike's Rabbit Angstrom series?
Some prevalent themes in the Rabbit Angstrom series include the search for meaning and happiness in life, the complexities of human relationships, the impact of societal changes on individuals, and the struggle between personal desires and responsibilities.
What awards did John Updike receive for his Rabbit Angstrom series?
John Updike won two Pulitzer Prizes for Fiction for books in the Rabbit Angstrom series: 'Rabbit is Rich' in 1982 and 'Rabbit At Rest' in 1991.