Cricket has always had special significance to all sorts of people. Therefore, it is not surprising that the game has been a literary symbol down the ages. In the 18th century, cricket reflected aristocratic boredom and rustic enjoyment. In the 19th century, the rituals and idiosyncracies of "the white-flannelled fools" paid homage to the creed of muscular Christianity. And now, in the late 20th century, the antics of the pyjama-clad practitioners mimic market forces and emphasize an uncertain future. Whether you think ...
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Cricket has always had special significance to all sorts of people. Therefore, it is not surprising that the game has been a literary symbol down the ages. In the 18th century, cricket reflected aristocratic boredom and rustic enjoyment. In the 19th century, the rituals and idiosyncracies of "the white-flannelled fools" paid homage to the creed of muscular Christianity. And now, in the late 20th century, the antics of the pyjama-clad practitioners mimic market forces and emphasize an uncertain future. Whether you think cricket is a comedy of manners or a suitable subject for a PhD, there is something here to confirm your prejudice. It has attracted more words in print than any other sport.
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Add this copy of The Cricketer's Quotation Book to cart. $15.11, very good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Robert Hale Ltd.
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A small hardback volume in Fine condition, appears unused, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
Add this copy of The Cricketer's Quotation Book to cart. $56.75, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Robert Hale Ltd.
