Rabbit redux
Book • 1971
Rabbit Redux, the second novel in John Updike's Rabbit Angstrom series, captures the societal upheaval of the late 1960s through the experiences of its protagonist.
Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom finds his life destabilized by his wife's infidelity and his own entanglement with a runaway teenager and a Black radical.
The novel delves into themes of cultural change, sexual liberation, and the Vietnam War's impact on American society.
Updike explores Rabbit's struggle to reconcile his traditional values with the shifting moral landscape.
Through Rabbit's journey, the novel presents a vivid snapshot of a nation grappling with profound transformations.
Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom finds his life destabilized by his wife's infidelity and his own entanglement with a runaway teenager and a Black radical.
The novel delves into themes of cultural change, sexual liberation, and the Vietnam War's impact on American society.
Updike explores Rabbit's struggle to reconcile his traditional values with the shifting moral landscape.
Through Rabbit's journey, the novel presents a vivid snapshot of a nation grappling with profound transformations.
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