The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall by Budd Schulberg is a reprint edition published by Ivan R. Dee on November 14, 2007, featuring 357 pages in English. This novel delves into the world of boxing, presenting a critical examination of the fight racket through the story of a simple Argentine peasant who becomes a pawn in the hands of an unscrupulous promoter and his press agent. The narrative captures the complexities of ambition and betrayal within the sport, showcasing a range of unforgettable characters.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the boxing scene, as Schulberg crafts an authentic atmosphere that reflects the darker aspects of the sport. The book explores themes of corruption and exploitation, making it a significant work within the genre of sports fiction. Through its engaging storytelling, The Harder They Fall offers insights into the intersection of sport and society, inviting readers to reflect on the broader implications of the fight game.
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Budd Schulberg’s celebrated novel of the prize ring has lost none of its power since its first publication almost fifty years ago. Crowded with unforgettable characters, it is a relentless expose of the fight racket. A modern Samson in the form of a simple Argentine peasant is ballyhooed by an unscrupulous fight promoter and his press agent and then betrayed and destroyed by connivers. Mr. Schulberg creates a wonderfully authentic atmosphere for this book that many critics hailed as even better than What Makes Sammy Run? “The quintessential novel of boxing and corruption.”―USA Today “The book will stand not only as the novel about boxing but also as a book that indirectly tells more about civilization than do most books about civilization itself.”―Arthur Miller. “Brilliant, witty, and amusing―the best book on fighting that I have read.”―Gene Tunney.
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