Myth, Gospel, and John Updike's centaur
The Centaur is one of John Updike's most gospel-imbued novels. However, the explicit symbolism, drawn mainly from Greek mythology, often poses a barrier. This article shows how the symbolism works in The Centaur, how Updike constantly charges his realistic stories with mythical overtones, and h...
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