Going to See the Elephant, Chapter 5
December 8, 2008 bantamdell 14 other publications
Rodes Fishburne's first novel, "Going to See the Elephant" tells the story of Slater Brown, a young man who believes himself to be the greatest writer in the history of the world. Only he hasn't published anything yet. Twenty-five year old Slater lays siege to San Francisco--until he crashes headlong into reality. Out of money and prospects, he applies for a job at a moribund weekly newspaper called "The Morning Trumpet"--and unwittingly begins the adventure of his life.
Rodes Fishburne's first novel, "Going to See the Elephant" tells the story of Slater Brown, a young man who believes himself to be the greatest writer in the history of the wo...
