Collected stories relate the adventures of an American writer as he tours Russia and other Communist-bloc nations
Bech Séries
Cette série explore le monde paradoxal de la célébrité littéraire et de l'insécurité personnelle. Elle suit un protagoniste dont le succès grandit à mesure que diminue la qualité de ses œuvres, offrant un regard satirique sur le monde de l'art. Il est confronté à des crises existentielles, à la peur de l'échec et à une perte de soi, tout en étant entraîné dans des événements culturels et des voyages internationaux. Ces récits offrent une exploration captivante de la créativité, de la reconnaissance et de la nature imprévisible de la vie.
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Bech is back
- 180pages
- 7 heures de lecture
The renowned Henry Bech is now fifty years old. In this wonderful classic novel, Bech reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and--surprise to all--writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller. If you've never read Updike before, there's no better place to start. If you've read him for years, you'll be delightfully reminded of John Updike's rightful place in the pantheon of quintessential American writers.
Bech at Bay
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Set in a surreal literary landscape, the story follows Henry Bech, now in his seventies, as he navigates a changing world where his books are commercialized and fleeting. Despite his age, he remains competitive and self-absorbed, confronting critics with a mix of humor and defiance. Throughout five striking chapters, Bech's journey includes enacting revenge and ultimately winning a prestigious writing award, all while embodying a blend of grit and ennui in this mock-heroic exploration of a writer's life in modern America.
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The Complete Henry Bech: Introduction by Malcolm Bradbury
- 544pages
- 20 heures de lecture
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.
The Complete Henry Bech
- 334pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Henry Bech, the celebrated author of Travel Light, has been scrutinized, canonized and vilified by critics and readers across the world. This work explores the writing life and what happens when a writer becomes a literary celebrity.