Couples
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Updike
Binding: Hardback
Published: André Deutsch, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling novel chronicles the intricate lives of a group of affluent couples residing in a New England town during the tumultuous 1960s. It uncovers the complex web of their marriages, friendships, and the pervasive undercurrents of infidelity that challenge societal norms. The narrative presents a candid and often provocative examination of desire, disillusionment, and the search for meaning within the confines of suburban existence. Through sharp observations and psychological depth, the author illustrates the shifting moral landscape of an era. This work remains a powerful commentary on human relationships and the enduring complexities of love and commitment.
Author: John Updike
Binding: Hardback
Published: André Deutsch, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling novel chronicles the intricate lives of a group of affluent couples residing in a New England town during the tumultuous 1960s. It uncovers the complex web of their marriages, friendships, and the pervasive undercurrents of infidelity that challenge societal norms. The narrative presents a candid and often provocative examination of desire, disillusionment, and the search for meaning within the confines of suburban existence. Through sharp observations and psychological depth, the author illustrates the shifting moral landscape of an era. This work remains a powerful commentary on human relationships and the enduring complexities of love and commitment.