About the book
Forget Ring Lardner, Grantland Rice, and the others. Jim Murray of the Los Angeles Times was not merely the best writer but the single greatest sports columnist who ever lived - fullstop. Known for his highly descriptive metaphors and phrasing - i.e \"a strike zone the size of Hitler's heart\" - Murray was a poet.
Editions of The Poet
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781597978545
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Forget Ring Lardner, Grantland Rice, and the others. Jim Murray of the Los Angeles Times was not merely the best writer but the single greatest sports columnist who ever lived - fullstop. Known for his highly descriptive metaphors and phrasing - i.e \"a strike zone the size of Hitler's heart\" - Murray was a poet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Poet about?
Forget Ring Lardner, Grantland Rice, and the others. Jim Murray of the Los Angeles Times was not merely the best writer but the single greatest sports columnist who ever lived - fullstop. Known for his highly descriptive metaphors and phrasing - i.e \"a strike zone the size of Hitler's heart\" - Murray was a poet.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Poet?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Sport: general
Where can I read a sample of The Poet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781597978545
How long is The Poet and how many pages does it have?
The Poet has 312 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Poet?
Steven Travers
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Poet is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781597978545)
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