Synopses & Reviews
Review
"Fred Chappell, a prolific poet and writer of great gifts, poses serious problems for the critic who would try to keep up with him. Undeniably a full-fledged man-of-letters, Chappell has left his mark on every form he has worked with: novel, short story, poetry, criticism, essay. John Lang, professor of English at Emory and Henry College and, like Chappell, a native Appalachian, has done a first-rate job within the format of this lively critical series of following Chappell's career from regional to international recognition, exploring his roots in the classical as well as the American literary traditions, and arguing persuasively that Chappell must be considered as one of the major writers of our time. This book
should help that case strongly, as Lang covers the territory thoroughly and with lucidity." Reviewed by Andrew Witmer, Virginia Quarterly Review (Copyright 2006 Virginia Quarterly Review)