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Beyond a Boundary

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Beyond a Boundary

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1963

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Beyond a Boundary

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1963
Book Details
Pages

355

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Trinidad • 1930s-1950s

Publication Year

1963

Publisher

Yellow Jersey Press

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Beyond a Boundary by C.L.R. James is highly praised for its blend of memoir, history, and social commentary, offering insightful connections between cricket and broader cultural dynamics. Critics commend its eloquent prose and depth of analysis. Some note it may appeal mainly to readers with an interest in cricket or colonial history. Overall, it's revered as a seminal work.

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Who Should Read Beyond a Boundary?

A reader who relishes combining sports with cultural studies would enjoy Beyond a Boundary. Comparable to Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby, it appeals to those who appreciate societal narratives woven with sport-centric storytelling, particularly with a historical and political lens on cricket.

Book Details
Pages

355

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Trinidad • 1930s-1950s

Publication Year

1963

Publisher

Yellow Jersey Press

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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