John Updike
The Twelve Terrors of Christmas: Drawings by Edward Gorey
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780764937101
- author:
- John Updike
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Pomegranate Communications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 10.41 x 0.76 x 16 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Twelve Terrors of Christmas by John Updike is a humorous and irreverent exploration of Christmas traditions. The book examines a dozen festive customs with a wry and jaundiced eye, revealing the often-offbeat and unsettling aspects of the holiday season.
From the dubious charms of Santa Claus to the eerie atmosphere of Christmas Eve, Updike's witty prose strips away the festive façade to reveal the strange and sometimes disturbing underbelly of the season.
This revised edition of Updike's unique and offbeat holiday tale is a worthwhile read for anyone looking to challenge their perceptions of Christmas and the holiday season.
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