Background
Phelan, James P. was born on January 25, 1951 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of James Joseph and Margaret Clare (O'Connell) Phelan.
Phelan, James P. was born on January 25, 1951 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of James Joseph and Margaret Clare (O'Connell) Phelan.
Bachelor, Boston College, 1972; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1977.
Instructor, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1975-1977; assistant professor department English, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1977-1983; associate professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1983-1989; Professor of English, Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1989.
Member Modern Language Association (delegate 1984-1986), American Association of University Professors (executive committee 1984-1986, 90-91), Midwest Modern Language Association, Society Study Narrative Literature (executive council 1986-1989, president 1989-1990).
Married Elizabeth Grace Menaghan, June 10, 1972. Children: Cathleen, Michael.