Jesse Stuart (Critical Survey of Short Fiction)
Other Literary Forms
Although Jesse Stuart probably found the best outlet for his artistic expression in the short story, he published more than two thousand poems, a number of autobiographical works, nine novels—the latter including the best-selling Taps for Private Tussie (1943), and six children’s books.
Achievements
Through the vivid pictures that he presents in his stories of life in the Kentucky hill country, Jesse Stuart opened up significant veins of material for other writers who follow him. While not adding new dimensions to the short...
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