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A energetic, literary exploration of 1 of the West's most iconic cultural information - the sportsman.Why is the sportsman so important to us? Few general population information can dominate the public creativity with such power and power. Even inside our cynical times, when superstars can be debunked at the speed of light, many still look to players as models for our moral and psychological lives. An increasing age fastballer goes for a few previous wins in his final season, and he becomes an exemplar for our daily problems against time.A high golfer cheats on his better half, and his action sparks a symposium on marital fidelity more wideranging than if the lapse had come from a politician or religious leader.Pulling from art, literature, politics, and record, Something like the Gods explores the powerful grasp the sportsman has always placed on the Western creativity. Amidon examines the archetype of the rival as it developed from antiquity to the present day, from athlete-warriors such as Achilles and Ulysses to global media symbols like Ali, Jordan, and PADRAIG HARRINGTON.Most importantly, Something like the Gods is a lyrical analysis that will charm to whoever has ever truly imagined themselves in the spikes, boots, or sneakers of our very best athletes-or wondered why people do.
