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The collection features Henry Bech, John Updike's humorous alter-ego, who has entertained readers with his artistic indecision and vibrant sexuality since his debut in The New Yorker. These stories provide a playful yet affectionate exploration of a notoriously unproductive Jewish-American writer, showcasing Updike's signature wit and lyrical style. Included is a final story, "His Oeuvre," which serves as a fitting conclusion to Bech's literary journey, highlighting the charm and depth of this beloved character.
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The Complete Henry Bech: Introduction by Malcolm Bradbury, John Updike
- Language
- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- The Complete Henry Bech: Introduction by Malcolm Bradbury
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Updike
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 544
- ISBN13
- 9780375411762
- Category
- Fiction, Psychology
- Description
- The collection features Henry Bech, John Updike's humorous alter-ego, who has entertained readers with his artistic indecision and vibrant sexuality since his debut in The New Yorker. These stories provide a playful yet affectionate exploration of a notoriously unproductive Jewish-American writer, showcasing Updike's signature wit and lyrical style. Included is a final story, "His Oeuvre," which serves as a fitting conclusion to Bech's literary journey, highlighting the charm and depth of this beloved character.