John Updike
Self-Consciousness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812982961
- author:
- John Updike
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 257
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 1.5 x 20.9 cm
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
John Updike's Self-Consciousness Memoirs offer a unique and introspective look at one man's life up to the age of fifty-five. In six essays, he explores his own experiences with remarkable honesty, precision, and humour, aiming to represent not just his own story but also the lives of others in a similar way. Through this deeply personal work, Updike invites readers to share in his journey and discover the wonder at the miracle of existence that lies beyond self-consciousness and self-importance. With a unique blend of introspection and wit, these memoirs provide a fascinating glimpse into the human experience.
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