Description
John Updike's "Of the Farm" delves into the intricate dynamics of family, exploring the enduring and often complicated bond between a middle-aged son and his aging mother. When the son brings his new wife and her child to the family's rural homestead, simmering tensions between the two women quickly surface. Caught in the middle, the son struggles to navigate their animosity while grappling with his own commitment issues and an inability to fully sever ties with his past. This novel offers a sharp, psychologically astute examination of marital relationships, maternal influence, and the persistent pull of home, all rendered in Updike's signature elegant prose.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2007
144 pages
ISBN: 9780141189024
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First Published
1965
Language
eng
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