John Updike - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 18, 1932 |
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| Died | January 27, 2009 (age 76) |
| Birthplace | Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also John Updike's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Author of the 'Rabbit' Angstrom novels, including 'Rabbit, Run' and 'Rabbit Is Rich'; two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction |
Intro
John Updike was an acclaimed American novelist, poet, and literary critic, renowned for his sharp, lyrical prose and his focus on the American middle class. Updike is best remembered for his 'Rabbit' series, which chronicles the life of Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom and is considered a major achievement in post-war American fiction.
Early Life & Background
John Updike grew up in Shillington, a small town near Reading, Pennsylvania. His mother was an aspiring writer who encouraged his literary interests. Updike excelled academically and attended Harvard University, where he was editor of the Harvard Lampoon before studying art at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art in England.
Career Highlights
- Published his first novel, 'The Poorhouse Fair', in 1959
- Gained fame with the 'Rabbit' series, starting with 'Rabbit, Run' (1960)
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice: for 'Rabbit Is Rich' (1982) and 'Rabbit at Rest' (1991)
- Authored over 20 novels, as well as numerous short story collections, essays, and poetry volumes
- Received the National Medal of Arts (1989) and the National Humanities Medal (2003)
Trivia
- Updike was noted for publishing in The New Yorker magazine for over 50 years
- He is one of only four writers to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more than once
- Updike was a skilled cartoonist in his youth and originally aspired to be a graphic artist
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John Updike was born the 18 March 1932.
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About March 18th, 1932, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 18, 1932, peace negotiations began between China and Japan to address the conflict in Manchuria. These talks aimed to resolve the tensions following Japan's invasion and the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo.
- Day of the week: March 18th, 1932 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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