Experimentation and Versatility: The Early Novels and Short Fiction of Fred Chappell (H681/Mrc)

Clabough (English, Lynchburg College) considers American writer Chappell's (b. 1936) first four novels chronologically and his short fiction thematically in order to elucidate the uniqueness, range, and literary importance of his fictional prose. This study does not encompass his poetry, the Kirkman novels, his literary criticism, or biographical aspects except peripherally. Appended are a previously unpublished short story, and an interview with Chappell. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)