The Knockout Artist
The Knockout Artist by Harry Crews is a compelling narrative published by Penguin on June 11, 2024. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The novel centers on Eugene Talmadge Biggs, a young boxer from rural Georgia whose promising career is complicated by his unique ability to knock himself unconscious. As he navigates the complexities of his talent, Eugene’s journey takes him deep into the New Orleans underworld, where he encounters a cast of morally ambiguous characters.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Eugene’s struggles and the challenges he faces as he seeks to exploit his unusual gift. The story explores themes of identity and self-respect, culminating in a powerful climax that showcases Crews’s narrative skill. With elements of Southern fiction and literary depth, The Knockout Artist offers an exploration of the human condition through the lens of a boxer’s tumultuous life. This edition not only revisits a classic work but also includes a new foreword by bestselling author S. A. Cosby, enriching the reader’s experience.
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Crews’s novel about a boxer with the gift of knocking himself unconscious, with a new foreword by New York Times-bestselling author S. A. Cosby
A Penguin Classic
A favorite of longtime Harry Crews fans, The Knockout Artist (1988) portrays Eugene Talmadge Biggs, a young boxer from rural Georgia whose champion rise is diverted by a vulnerability, or gift, for knocking himself unconscious. As he begins to exploit his talents, the notorious Knockout Artist journeys a hero’s descent into the New Orleans underworld and meets characters who have long since checked their morals at the door. The unforgettable climax shows Crews at his virtuoso best, when Eugene confronts his truth, and sets out to claim his freedom and win his own self-respect.
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