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John Updike is one of the most seminal American writers of the 20th century and one of the most prolific as well. In addition to his best-selling novels, he has written numerous poems, short stories, reviews, and essays. His writing consistently reveals stylistic brilliance, and through his engagement with America's moral and spiritual problems, his works chronicle America's hopes and dreams, failures and disappointments. Though he is an enormously popular writer, the complexity and elegance of his works have elicited growing scholarly attention. Through several hundred alphabetically arranged entries, this book provides both casual and serious readers an exceptional guide to his life and writings.

Whether the reader is seeking a novel summary, an authoritative analysis of subjects, elucidation of an allusion, or a point about Updike's life or manner of composition, the encyclopedia is indispensable. A chronology summarizes the major events in Updike's career, while an introductory essay examines his progress as a writer, from his crafted light verse and informed reviews to his innovative novels and stories. The entries that follow summarize Updike's books, describe all major characters, explain allusions, identify major images and symbols, analyze principal subjects, discuss his life and career, and draw on the most significant scholarship. Entries include bibliographies, and the volume closes with a list of works for further reading.

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About the Author

JACK DE BELLIS is Professor of English at Lehigh University. His articles have appeared in such journals as Literature/Film Quarterly, Modern Fiction Studies, Shakespeare Bulletin, and Comparative Literature Studies. His previous books include John Updike, 1967-1993: A Bibliography of Primary and Secondary Sources (Greenwood, 1994).

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"This work is recommended for university and college libraries."-ARBA

"Of special value are the philosophical and theological themes prevalent in this thoughtful writer's work....an important resource."-American Literary Scholarship 2000

"In entries arranged alphabetically from Abortion (a topic often found in Updike's writings) to Zimmerman, Louis, a character in the story C, De Bellis provides a comprehensive survey of John Updike's works and their connections to such subjects as art, science, religion, and history. The encyclopedia provides readers with information regarding plots, characters, themes, references, key ideas, and influences....This volume would be an excellent addition to any academic library or large public library where John Updike's works are studied."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

"Recommended for academic and larger public libraries."-Choice

"Unique and well done, this source is recommended for libraries serving users likely to be researching Updike."-Library Journal

"Jack De Bellis...has completed an encyclopedia that critics say should delight readers and scholars of one of 20th-century America's most influential writers....Critics are praising the range and insight of De Bellis's encyclopedia."-Lehigh Week

"Jack De Bellis' John Updike Encyclopedia is so welcome....Readers will find this a wonderful companion to the books, while scholars will find it bursting with ideas and areas for further critical exploration....Highly recommended."-Clockwatch Reviews: An Online Quarterly of Books

?Recommended for academic and larger public libraries.?-Choice

?Unique and well done, this source is recommended for libraries serving users likely to be researching Updike.?-Library Journal

?Jack De Bellis...has completed an encyclopedia that critics say should delight readers and scholars of one of 20th-century America's most influential writers....Critics are praising the range and insight of De Bellis's encyclopedia.?-Lehigh Week

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  • PublisherGreenwood
  • Publication date2000
  • ISBN 10 0313299048
  • ISBN 13 9780313299049
  • BindingHardcover
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages584

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