About “The Poorhouse Fair”
The novel describes an annual fair held at a mansion that has become a poorhouse in central New Jersey, occurring on the third Wednesday of August. The story takes place about twenty years in the future, during a period when the United States is in decline, and explores themes of patriotism, handcraft, and religion within a narrative that blends farce and melodrama.
Book details
- Published
- 1958
- Latest edition
- 1958 · ISBN 9780449212134
- ISBN
- 9780449212134
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Poorhouse Fair?
The Poorhouse Fair by John Updike has 198 pages.
