{"title":"Cyril Lionel Robert James","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyril Lionel Robert James, often referred to as C.L.R. James, was a remarkable figure whose literary and intellectual legacy spans various genres, prominently including sports writing. Widely celebrated for his profound insights and narrative prowess, James has left an indelible mark on readers and thinkers across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eBeyond A Boundary\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully exemplifies his ability to intertwine the world of sport with broader cultural and social themes. As you delve into this collection, you'll discover how James uses the lens of cricket, a sport deeply embedded in British and Caribbean culture, to explore issues of race, class, and colonialism. His work elicits both enjoyment and contemplation, offering a unique perspective on the harmonious relationship between athletics and societal influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a sports enthusiast or someone intrigued by socio-cultural narratives, C.L.R. James’ collection offers profound reflections and engaging storytelling. His books stand as timeless reads that go beyond mere sports, inviting you to ponder more significant questions about identity and community.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-a-boundary-by-cyril-lionel-robert-james-9781784875398","title":"Beyond A Boundary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond a Boundary\u003c\/em\u003e, C L R James's infamously great 1963 cricket masterpiece—voted the third-best sports book ever by the Observer—is reissued in Vintage Classics for the Cricket World Cup 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'To say \"the best cricket book ever written\" is piffingly inadequate praise.'\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eGuardian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Great claims have been made for \u003cem\u003eBeyond a Boundary\u003c\/em\u003e since its first appearance in 1963—that it is the greatest sports book ever written; that it brings the outsider a privileged insight into West Indian culture; that it is a severe examination of the colonial condition. All are true.'\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eC L R James, one of the foremost thinkers of the twentieth century, was devoted to the game of cricket. In this classic summation of half a lifetime spent playing, watching and writing about the sport, he recounts the story of his overriding passion and tells us of the players whom he knew and loved, exploring the game's psychology and aesthetics, and the issues of class, race and politics that surround it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart memoir of a West Indian boyhood, part passionate celebration and defence of cricket as an art form, part indictment of colonialism, \u003cem\u003eBeyond a Boundary\u003c\/em\u003e addresses not just a sport but a whole culture and asks the question, \u003cem\u003e'What do they know of cricket who only cricket know?'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46513313677548,"sku":"9781784875398","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13368813482823.jpg?v=1748863997"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/cyril-lionel-robert-james.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}