The inkling
Fred Chappell
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The inkling
Published
1966
Publisher
Chapman & Hall
Pages
153
Description
THE INKLING by Fred Chappell is, says the New York Times, "A work of genuine talent…. Chappell writes with power and passion and with flashes of humor."This early novel of Chappell's takes sixteen-year-old Jan to where we often try to go—the place where all is right just before it goes wrong. The novel begins and ends with Jan's vision in just that place and with his searing pain of ignorance and failure. Chappell gives us characters for tragedy: a mother, bereaved and weak; her two children, a retarded older girl and, in contrast, a bright younger boy deeply frightened by what he perceives as his responsibility to take care of his mother and sister in the absence of his dead soldier father. Uncle Hake, the mother's brother, is the intruder whose admittance stems from an idea of necessity and family decency. It is this outsider, his desires, and death (always the intruder), who tear at the tenuous family bonds of mother, dead father, and starkly contrasted children.Chappell skillfully and quickly catches us in the artful net of his concept and his lucid and vibrant prose.Fred Chappell is the Poet Laureate of the state of North Carolina. BOSON BOOKS also offers DAGON, MOMENTS OF LIGHT, and THE GAUDY PLACE by Fred Chappell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The inkling?
This edition of The inkling has approximately 153 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The inkling?
For most readers, The inkling typically takes between 3h 11m and 2h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 38,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 38,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The inkling?
The estimated word count for The inkling is approximately 38,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The inkling?
The inkling was written by Fred Chappell.
When was The inkling published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1966. The original work may have been published on a different date.