1. A small, inexpensive booklet or pamphlet, historically containing popular tales, ballads, or religious content, sold by peddlers
Medieval chapbooks were distributed by traveling merchants throughout Europe.
Os livros de bolso medievais eram distribuídos por mercadores ambulantes em toda a Europa.
2. In modern usage, a small bound collection of poetry or prose, often self-published
The poet published her work as a chapbook to distribute at local readings.
A poeta publicou seu trabalho como um livro de bolso para distribuir nas leituras locais.