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Physics in Perspective· 2026Q2

A Writer’s Universe: John Updike on Physics and Astronomy

Helge Kragh

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This paper critically surveys John Updike's science-related writings (1950s-2009), focusing on physics, astronomy, and cosmology, and situates them within the history of science.

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Field: Literature and Literary Theory

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