American · 1932–2009
John Updike won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice—for "Rabbit Is Rich" and "Rabbit at Rest"—tracking his hero Harry Angstrom across four decades of American life. The American author wrote novels, stories, poetry, and criticism with prolific grace. His prose style—dense with physical detail and metaphorical reach—influenced generations. Updike's work examined American masculinity, suburbia, and faith with both celebration and critique.