The Poorhouse Fair; Rabbit, Run
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Updike
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Modern Library, New York, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This literary collection presents two seminal works from a celebrated American author, offering a profound look into the human condition. The Poorhouse Fair chronicles a day in the life of residents at a New England poorhouse, presenting a poignant examination of aging, societal change, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Following this, Rabbit, Run illustrates the tumultuous life of Harry Angstrom, a former high school basketball star grappling with the disillusionment of adulthood and domesticity. The narrative captures his impulsive flight from responsibility, revealing a raw and often uncomfortable portrait of a man adrift in mid-20th century America. Both novels showcase a distinctive prose style, marked by meticulous observation and psychological acuity, establishing the author's enduring legacy in contemporary fiction.
Author: John Updike
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Modern Library, New York, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This literary collection presents two seminal works from a celebrated American author, offering a profound look into the human condition. The Poorhouse Fair chronicles a day in the life of residents at a New England poorhouse, presenting a poignant examination of aging, societal change, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Following this, Rabbit, Run illustrates the tumultuous life of Harry Angstrom, a former high school basketball star grappling with the disillusionment of adulthood and domesticity. The narrative captures his impulsive flight from responsibility, revealing a raw and often uncomfortable portrait of a man adrift in mid-20th century America. Both novels showcase a distinctive prose style, marked by meticulous observation and psychological acuity, establishing the author's enduring legacy in contemporary fiction.