John Updike. Classic of world literature. Author of the legendary "Centaur", "The Witches of Eastwick", "Let's Get Married", "Rabbit, Run" and many other works included in the golden fund of 20th century prose. For the first time in Russian - a bright and controversial novel by a great American writer, which caused a lively discussion in the world press. The story of a man who loved sex more than anything in the world, but at the same time treated the female body with truly religious worship... The story of an unusual personality - from her formation to the last hour. The story of sin and redemption... The story of a man who breaks the boundaries of conventional wisdom ideas about morality and morality! * * * “Villages” is amazing, strong, colorful prose - however, you wouldn’t expect anything else from this author. Entertainment Weekly An elegant, superbly written novel with a master's hand in every word. "Booklist" Updike's elegiac eroticism in this work is sad and bewitchingly beautiful. "Time"Updike's unmistakable style is frankness, reaching the point of spiritual nakedness, and excellent language! “Kirkus” A daring, surprising, unusual novel! USA Today