Description
John Updike's seminal novel introduces Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, a former high school sports hero whose life unravels when he impulsively abandons his wife and child. Caught between primal urges and societal expectations, Rabbit embarks on a desperate, zigzagging journey in search of an elusive personal salvation. This powerful narrative explores profound themes of instinct versus intellect, freedom versus responsibility, and the complex interplay of faith and human fallibility. Updike's masterful prose captures the restless spirit of a man desperately seeking meaning in a world that offers few easy answers.
Available Editions
paperback
Fawcett Columbine
Published Jan 1, 1996
264 pages
ISBN: 9780449911655
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Details
First Published
1960
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Rabbit, Run by John Updike.