Neville cardus autobiography
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Autobiography
Neville Cardus was one of the greatest cricket writers – of his time and of all-time. Old-timers will probably say that he was THE one. He elevated cricket reporting and sports journalism to art. His prose was the very definition of purple. In addition to cricket writing, he was also a music critic, something which is less talked about.
Cardus' autobiography is divided into three parts. In the first part called 'Struggle', Cardus describes his life from his birth through his teens and twenties, when things were really hard for him. In the second part 'My Summers', he describes his cricket experiences. In the third part 'My Winters' he describes his experiences as a music critic. Throughout the book, especially the third part, he talks about mentors and friends who influenced his life deeply.
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Autobiography
Autobiography was first published in 1947 and was described by J. B. Priestley as 'one of the best pieces of writing that ever found a way to our Book Society. He is a writer who has learned how to write and the result is glorious.'
Sir Neville Cardus is best remembered as a writer on both cricket and music and during his lifetime achieved an unparalleled reputation as one of England's greatest journalists on these two very different subjects. Born in Rusholme in Manchester Cardus carved out an international reputation for himself by his own ability, efforts and imagination and created, as his biographer Christopher Brookes put it, 'a beguiling anställda legend in the course of a career which extended over fifty years.'
'This is a very, very good book. Cricket and music - how he makes both these worlds pulsate, life comic as well as life magnificent.' Robert Lynd
'A superb work by a mästare of English.' Wilfred Pickles
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Autobiography & Second Innings (2 books), Neville Cardus, Collins, First Edition, First Impressions Described as one of the greatest cricket writers as well as a music critic, these two books are his autobiography. In the first book, he describes his early life, his cricket experiences and his experiences as a music critic. In the second book, he describes his voyage of discovery which lasted throughout his life. Autobiography is illustrated with black and white photographs. Second Innings has a snygg owners name and address to the front end paper. Autobiography - Collins 1947 In very good condition, the binding fryst vatten straight but alittle loose, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There is a crease mark to the length of the front board and shelf wear to the the top and bottom edges of the spine. The end papers and pages are free from tears and inscriptions. There is foxing to the top edge