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John Updike Discusses His Writing and Influences.

A rebroadcast of our first interview with John Updike from March, 17, 1988, following the publication of his novel "S" - a modern story drawn from Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter." Updike talks with Terry about literature, life, and why he hates being interviewed.

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Other segments from the episode on February 4, 1994

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 4, 1994: Interview with John Updike; Interview with John Updike; Interview with John Updike.

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