John Updike
John Updike was an acclaimed American novelist, poet, and critic, recognized for his insightful depictions of American life and culture. His Rabbit series, particularly 'Rabbit, Run', delves into the complexities of middle-class existence, earning him two Pulitzer Prizes and a lasting place in American literature.
Born on Mar 18, 1932 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 40,069 | $3,845,000 | 1,839$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,379 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,228 | $1,700,000 | 726$ |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 8.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 6,624,554 | 12,964 | $14,000 | 27$ |
| Totals | 4 | 133,443,734 | 71,640 | $5,564,100 | 2,594$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Judith Jones worked with John Updike, among others, during her 50-plus years at Knopf.
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Nicaragua:
John Updike cited Gregory Maguire's book 'Wicked' in an essay about the nature of evil.
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Ireland:
John Updike is one of the many greats associated with The New Yorker.
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Germany:
John Updike is recognized as a prominent contributor to the New Yorker.
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