Myth and gospel in the fiction of John Updike.

Includes bibliographical references.

Myth and gospel in John Updike's early fiction. Myth and the problem of nothingness in The Witches of Eastwick -- Myth, gospel, and The Centaur -- Barthian myths in three early novels -- The myth of Eros in Marry Me -- Interlude with the Hamiltons. Can a novel be Christian? John Updike and A Month of Sundays -- John Updike's prescription for survival -- Myth and gospel in John Updike's later fiction. Updike's Rabbit tetralogy and Ayckbourn's Norman Conquests trilogy -- A potpourri of reviews -- Myth and gospel in John's Updike's poetry and short stories. Myth and gospel in Updike's religious poetry -- Myth and gospel in Updike's short stories -- Meeting John Updike in print and in person. Readers share discoveries and recommendations -- An interview with John Updike -- John Updike, 1932-2009.

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