“Rabbit wipes her chin and mouth with his handkerchief and, for weeks afterward, when all is lost, will take out this handkerchief and bury his nose in it, in its scarcely detectable smell of distant ocean.”
Book:Rabbit Redux
Quote by John Updike
Work
Rabbit Redux
In this follow-up to 'Rabbit, Run', the protagonist Harry Angstrom is depicted in a later stage of his life, reflecting on his past and the changes that have occurred in his personal and societal landscape. The novel delves into the complexities of aging, the search for meaning, and the impact of societal shifts on individual lives. more
Author
John Updike
John Updike was an American novelist known for his profound insights into middle-class life and his delicate narrative skills. His works spanned a wide range of genres from short stories to novels, including the classic 'Rabbit, Run' series and 'The Centaur'. more
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