Arthur M. Saltzman was Professor of English at Missouri Southern State College. His previous books are The Fiction of William Gass: The Consolation of Language and Understanding Raymond Carver.

"Saltzman's presentation is informative and attractive; his style is clear and witty, and he brings into the discussion his capacious knowledge of contemporary American fiction. . . . A valuable contribution to the ongoing work of contemporary American fiction. . . . Saltzman bring to this project a synthesizing intelligence and a currency regarding issues of ethics and canonicity that give this work its own appeal and popularity." (Patrick O'Donnell, Eberly Professor of American Literature, West Virginia University)

Arthur M. Saltzman was Professor of English at Missouri Southern State College. His previous books are The Fiction of William Gass: The Consolation of Language and Understanding Raymond Carver.

"Saltzman's presentation is informative and attractive; his style is clear and witty, and he brings into the discussion his capacious knowledge of contemporary American fiction. . . . A valuable contribution to the ongoing work of contemporary American fiction. . . . Saltzman bring to this project a synthesizing intelligence and a currency regarding issues of ethics and canonicity that give this work its own appeal and popularity." (Patrick O'Donnell, Eberly Professor of American Literature, West Virginia University)

Arthur M. Saltzman was Professor of English at Missouri Southern State College. His previous books are The Fiction of William Gass: The Consolation of Language and Understanding Raymond Carver.

"Saltzman's presentation is informative and attractive; his style is clear and witty, and he brings into the discussion his capacious knowledge of contemporary American fiction. . . . A valuable contribution to the ongoing work of contemporary American fiction. . . . Saltzman bring to this project a synthesizing intelligence and a currency regarding issues of ethics and canonicity that give this work its own appeal and popularity." (Patrick O'Donnell, Eberly Professor of American Literature, West Virginia University)