January 27th, 2009
John Updike, 1932-2009
The novelist John Updike has died. One of the most acclaimed writers of the past fifty years, Updike was celebrated for his novels set in suburbia, including the “Rabbit” tetralogy (Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit Is Rich; and Rabbit at Rest). He also wrote poetry, essays, and book reviews.
Here is an AP obituary; check back for more articles and appreciations. This is a big deal.
UPDATES:
Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times offers an appraisal.
The New Yorker shares rememberances from several writers and an essay Updike once wrote about Ted Williams.
The Times of London has a nice obituary as well.
on January 27th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I just heard this an hour ago and was wondering if you knew!