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Writing the Prizefight: Pierce Egan’s "Boxiana" World

David Snowdon

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Description:This book won the Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for Sports History (2013) This book focuses on the literary contribution made by the pugilistic writing of Pierce Egan (c. 1772-1849), identifying the elements that rendered Egan s style distinctive and examining the ways his writing invigorated the sporting narrative. In particular, the author analyses Egan s blend of inventive imagery and linguistic exuberance within the commentaries of the "Boxiana" series (1812-29). The book explores the metropolitan and sporting jargon used by the diverse range of characters that inhabited Egan s Pugilistic Hemisphere and looks at Egan s exploitation of prizefighting s theatricality. Another significant theme is the role of pugilistic reporting in perpetuating stereotypical notions relating to British national identity, military readiness and morality. Consideration of Egan s metropolitan rambles is complemented by discussion of the heterogeneity, spectacle and social dynamics of the prize ring and its reportage. The book traces Egan s impact during the nineteenth century and, importantly, evaluates his influence on the subsequent development of sporting journalism."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Writing the Prizefight: Pierce Egan’s "Boxiana" World. To get started finding Writing the Prizefight: Pierce Egan’s "Boxiana" World, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This book won the Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for Sports History (2013) This book focuses on the literary contribution made by the pugilistic writing of Pierce Egan (c. 1772-1849), identifying the elements that rendered Egan s style distinctive and examining the ways his writing invigorated the sporting narrative. In particular, the author analyses Egan s blend of inventive imagery and linguistic exuberance within the commentaries of the "Boxiana" series (1812-29). The book explores the metropolitan and sporting jargon used by the diverse range of characters that inhabited Egan s Pugilistic Hemisphere and looks at Egan s exploitation of prizefighting s theatricality. Another significant theme is the role of pugilistic reporting in perpetuating stereotypical notions relating to British national identity, military readiness and morality. Consideration of Egan s metropolitan rambles is complemented by discussion of the heterogeneity, spectacle and social dynamics of the prize ring and its reportage. The book traces Egan s impact during the nineteenth century and, importantly, evaluates his influence on the subsequent development of sporting journalism."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Writing the Prizefight: Pierce Egan’s "Boxiana" World. To get started finding Writing the Prizefight: Pierce Egan’s "Boxiana" World, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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