metaphor and myth in American sports autobiographies Pipkin, James W. 1944- creator ebrary, Inc text bibliography biography Electronic books. mou Columbia University of Missouri Press c2008 2008 monographic eng

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ix, 161 p. "Examines autobiographies by athletes such as Wilt Chamberlain, Babe Ruth, Martina Navratilova, and Dennis Rodman, and analyzes common themes and recurring patterns in the accounts of their lives and sporting experiences"--Provided by publisher. "The echoing green" -- Body songs -- Magic : the performing body -- The end of autumn -- "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" : Dennis Rodman and the contemporary athlete as postmodern celebrity. James W. Pipkin. Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-155) and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. n-us--- Athletes United States Biography Autobiographies United States Sports United States Biography GV697.A1 P475 2008eb 796.092/273 B http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10277765 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10277765 CaPaEBR 071019 ebr10277765