--- product_id: 12005355 title: "John Updike: The Collected Stories: A Library of America Boxed Set" brand: "john updikechristopher carduff" price: "KD 41.65" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/12005355-john-updike-the-collected-stories-a-library-of-america-boxed store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # John Updike: The Collected Stories: A Library of America Boxed Set **Brand:** john updikechristopher carduff **Price:** KD 41.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** John Updike: The Collected Stories: A Library of America Boxed Set by john updikechristopher carduff - **How much does it cost?** KD 41.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/12005355-john-updike-the-collected-stories-a-library-of-america-boxed) ## Best For - john updikechristopher carduff enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john updikechristopher carduff brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description John Updike: The Collected Stories: A Library of America Boxed Set ## Images ![John Updike: The Collected Stories: A Library of America Boxed Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wELaYPZmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for Updike Fans! *by S***D on Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020* Received this two volume set today from Amazon. I have already read the 1st 3 stories in the collection on this first evening. At first I was disappointed because it appeared AS IF the volumes contained only the stories in chronological order without any information about the stories themselves or when/where they were published. Looking further I was elated to discover a lengthy "Notes on Texts" in the back of the book. The section contained the information I was looking for and other details about each published story. I read these first then the corresponding story. If your eyes are not 20/20 you may need reading glasses as the font is somewhat small (but adequate for the size of the book). The paper is rather thin, but given the number of stories in each volume, it sort of has to be or thee books would be VERY thick. I do not regret ordering the set and plan to order more from the Library of America Series. The price on the box is listed as $75. Amazon has it for much less. The last point, the two volumes coming in a nicely done storage box. Happy reading.Scott A. ReidHampton, VirginiaBorderPhd@gmail.com ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Completists Will Be Disappointed *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020* Overall this is an excellent collection of Updikes short stories, presented in the order of composition with exhaustive biographical and textual notes, enhancing an appreciation of the artist's development. However, completists will find that as in previous Updike anthologies recurring characters such as the wry Henry Bech and the maritally doomed Maples are only represented by the stories wherein they made their debuts. For subsequent stories, one will have to get The Complete Henry Bech or The Maples Stories. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handsome Set *by G***T on Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013* Three years later, the premature passing of John Updike still grieves me, but this beautiful set lifted my emotions once again. As great as Updike's best novels were, to my mind, he was truly at his most consistent best in the short story medium. This volume contains all of his published stories, as well as a few rarities/variants, and is the first to be arranged chronologically by date of publication. As much as he did in the Rabbit tetrology, in his short fiction Updike seems to capture the full range of pleasures, contradictions, and deeply felt passions of the American middle class (and more often upper middle suburban), as its warriors, lovers, and often warring-lovers negotiated the shoals of married life from the era of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, through the era of the Clintons. Since Updike's work is clearly self-recommending, I need not say more, except to those who know him mostly through the Rabbit books: the short stories offer Updike at his most delicious -- and precise -- best. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/12005355-john-updike-the-collected-stories-a-library-of-america-boxed](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/12005355-john-updike-the-collected-stories-a-library-of-america-boxed) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*