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- 216 pages
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Focusing on the intersection of literature and sport, this book explores how creative writers in the latter half of the twentieth century have portrayed sports within their novels. It examines the societal implications of these narratives and critiques the historical contexts surrounding them. By analyzing a selection of novels, the study aims to enrich the understanding of sport's representation beyond traditional media and highlights the significance of literary works as valuable historical evidence.
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Sport and the Literary Imagination, Jeffrey Hill
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- 2006
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- Title
- Sport and the Literary Imagination
- Subtitle
- Essays in history, literature, and sport
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jeffrey Hill
- Publisher
- Peter Lang
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9783039107094
- Category
- Social sciences, History, Maps and Travel, Sport, Language dictionaries and textbooks, Psychology
- Description
- Focusing on the intersection of literature and sport, this book explores how creative writers in the latter half of the twentieth century have portrayed sports within their novels. It examines the societal implications of these narratives and critiques the historical contexts surrounding them. By analyzing a selection of novels, the study aims to enrich the understanding of sport's representation beyond traditional media and highlights the significance of literary works as valuable historical evidence.