The first and second novels in John Updike"s acclaimed quartet of Rabbit books-now in one marvelous volume. RABBIT, RUN “Brilliant and poignant . . . By his compassion, clarity of insight, and crystal-bright prose, [Updike] makes Rabbit"s sorrow his and out own.” -The Washington Post “Precise, graceful, stunning, he is an athlete of words and images. He is also an impeccable observer of thoughts and feelings.” -The Village Voice RABBIT REDUX “ ‘Great in love, in art, boldness, freedom, wisdom, kindness, exceedingly rich in intelligence, wit, imagination, and feeling-a great and beautiful thing . . ." these hyperboles (quoted from a letter written long ago by Thomas Mann) come to mind after reading John Updike"s Rabbit Redux.” -The New York Times Book Review “Updike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. . . . A masterpiece.” -Time