Writing the Prizefight

David Snowdon

ISBN 10: 3034309902 / ISBN 13: 9783034309905

Published by Peter Lang, Peter Lang Jun 2013, 2013

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Neuware -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.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 272 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writing the Prizefight
• Publisher: Peter Lang, Peter Lang Jun 2013
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3034309902
• ISBN 13: 9783034309905
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 225W x 150H x 15D millimeters 225 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 387 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

David Snowdon completed his PhD at Newcastle University in 2008. He was employed as academic tutor at Sunderland University, where he lectured on Victorian literature. He continues, in an independent capacity, to undertake further scholarly research and to maintain Eganesque multimedia resources including a website, www.pierce-egan.co.uk.