John Updike (1932 — 2009)

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and one of America’s most noted authors, Updike lived here until age thirteen. He was inspired by his mother, an amateur writer, and his childhood surroundings, which he included in many works over his 50-year career. Best known for his “Rabbit” quartet of novels, Updike was also acclaimed for his short stories and essays. He was honored by two US presidents for his contributions to American literature and culture.