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A collection of studies of boxing and boxers which look at pugilism in literature, the movies, anecdotal stories, and through biographical details of boxers and their sport. Also examines its links with racism and violence outside of the ring.
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The young welterweights are surely conscious of the chorus of jeers, boos, and catcalls in this great cavernous space reaching up into the cheap twenty-dollar seats in the balconies amid the constant milling of people in the aisles, the commingled smells of hotdogs, beer, cigarette and cigar smoke, hair oil. Read the first page
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The young welterweights are surely conscious of the chorus of jeers, boos, and catcalls in this great cavernous space reaching up into the cheap twenty-dollar seats in the balconies amid the constant milling of people in the aisles, the commingled smells of hotdogs, beer, cigarette and cigar smoke, hair oil. Read the first page
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was probably the most difficult book i had to rate, As mentioned in the title if you are the typical boxing fan, then avoid at all cost, it is not for you. However, if you are both a fan of boxing AND fond of literature (you read hemingway and budd schulberg) and want to see the two intertwine then this may appeal to you (strong emphasis on the may). It provides a narrative that could not be produced by a male, the author Joyce Oates, is an author of many books, and none like this. Many critics claim she has entitled herself to a nobel prize in literature, i write this so you understand what type of read to prepare for, this is not Mcllvaney, it is not shulberg and it is certainly not bert sugar, it is a female perspective on a masculine sport. One thing i do commend the author for is her ability to bring to surface all the emotions that evolve around and within that ring in such a beautifully poetical format, an ability i have not experienced with other authors of the fight game. Only for a special type of reader.
Format:Paperback
Well worth the money and a great read! I read it in a weekend, buy it, borrow it, read it.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It was very hard to find a hard back copy of this book as it is not being printed any more so it was wonderful to find one on here and in such good condition. Thanks you.
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