The Writers’ Game: Baseball Essays, Journalism and Non-fiction

A critical analysis of books about baseball, this book examines the literary tradition which accompanies America’s favourite pastime. From Stephen Crane to Roger Angell, the author places the writings in their cultural context, emphasizing the enduring myth of a Norman Rockwell America. The author intends the book to be considered not just the history of baseball writing, but as the history of an important part of American culture.