Budd Schulberg
The Harder They Fall
- ISBN 13:
- 9781566631075
- author:
- Budd Schulberg
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ivan R Dee, INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 357
- Genre:
- Literature Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Budd Schulberg's celebrated novel of the prize ring has lost none of its power since its first publication almost fifty years ago. A relentless expose of the fight racket, it is crowded with unforgettable characters and creates a wonderfully authentic atmosphere that draws readers in. The story follows a modern Samson, a simple Argentine peasant who is ballyhooed by an unscrupulous fight promoter and his press agent before being betrayed and destroyed by connivers. This powerful novel sheds light on the darker side of human nature and the corrupting influence of ambition. Critics have praised Schulberg's writing as "brilliant, witty, and amusing" and noted that the book stands not only as a novel about boxing but also as a commentary on civilization itself.
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