David Storey was an English playwright and award-winning novelist whose works often delve into themes of identity, class struggle, and internal conflict. His writing is characterized by strong psychological portraits and a raw realism that draws from his own experiences. Storey explored the complexities of the human condition and societal tensions through his imaginative prose and incisive dramas. His contribution to literature lies in his unflinching examination of the human experience and his ability to capture the essence of modern life.
Exploring the concept of territory, this book delves into how ideologies and social practices are expressed through spatial arrangements. It examines the implementation of territorial strategies and their geographical consequences, offering insights into the intricate relationship between space and societal dynamics.
Exploring the complex ties between football, geographic identity, and political dynamics, this book delves into the phenomenon of players shifting national allegiance based on residency or familial roots. It analyzes the motivations driving this trend and the various societal responses it evokes, providing a nuanced understanding of how sport intersects with national identity and cultural belonging.
The third son of a coalminer, David Storey takes us from his tough upbringing in Wakefield, to being 'sold' to Leeds Rugby League Club, to his escape to the Slade School of Art and his life in post-war London.
Following the pattern of David Storey's own early years, Saville is a remarkably honest portrait of the tensions between parents and children, the difficulties of making one's own way in life, and the social divisions that persist still.
Román Ten športový život zachytáva niekoľko rokov zo života rozprávača Arthura Machina. So zmyslom pre drsnú skutočnosť píše Storey o úspechoch aj neúspechoch moderného gladiátora aj o patetickom zúfalstve pani Hammondovej, ktorú Arhurt zahŕňa svojou surovou láskou.
Roku 1960 vydaný první román anglického dělnického autora, který byl sám po několik let profesionálním hráčem ragby. Vylíčil v něm věrně nejen prostředí, hráče, obecenstvo a zákulisí tohoto sportu, ale zamyslil se i nad psychologií, společenským postavením i problémem stárnutí profesionálního sportovce se všemi lidskými i existenčními důsledky.
