Madison Smartt Bell
Madison Smartt Bell is a Tennessee novelist who has written historical fiction about the Haitian revolution—All Souls Rising is his masterwork—as well as contemporary Southern fiction. His range and ambition mark him as a major American talent.
Works
- All Souls RisingEpic historical novel of Haitian slave revolt and the birth of liberation
- Save Me Joe LouisBoxer's redemption through love transcends race and societal expectations
- The Year of SilenceWoman's trauma and silence after witnessing violence slowly lead to healing
- Soldier's JoyCivil War soldier's interior world and conflicted loyalties during military service
- Ten IndiansTen interconnected stories exploring American violence and historical tragedy