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Fifteen previously unpublished boxing pieces written between 1952 and 1963.Demonstrating A.J. Lieblings abiding passion for the sweet science of boxing, A Neutral Corner brings together fifteen previously unpublished pieces written between 1952 and 1963. Antic, clear-eyed, and wildly entertaining, these essays showcase a The New Yorker journalist at the top of his form. Here one relives the high drama of the classic Patterson-Johansson championship bout of 1959, and Lieblings early prescient portrayal of Cassius Clays style as a boxer and a poet is not to be missed.Liebling always finds the human story that makes these essays appealing to aficionados of boxing and prose alike. Alive with a true fans reverence for the sport, yet balanced by a true skeptics disdain for sentiment, A Neutral Corner is an American treasure.About the Author:A.J. Liebling joined the staff of The New Yorker in 1935 and wrote for the magazine until his death in 1963. His books include Between Meals, A Neutral Corner, and The Honest Rainmaker. Fred Warner and James Barbour are emeritus professors at the University of New Mexico.
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Brand: St. Martins Press-3pl
