The Southpaw is a novel written by Mark Harris, first published in 1953. The story revolves around Henry Wiggen, a left-handed pitcher for the fictional New York Mammoths baseball team. The novel follows Wiggen's journey from a young, inexperienced player to a seasoned professional, as well as his personal life and relationships with his teammates and loved ones. The novel is set in the 1950s and provides a glimpse into the world of professional baseball during that time. It explores the challenges and pressures faced by ...
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The Southpaw is a novel written by Mark Harris, first published in 1953. The story revolves around Henry Wiggen, a left-handed pitcher for the fictional New York Mammoths baseball team. The novel follows Wiggen's journey from a young, inexperienced player to a seasoned professional, as well as his personal life and relationships with his teammates and loved ones. The novel is set in the 1950s and provides a glimpse into the world of professional baseball during that time. It explores the challenges and pressures faced by players, including the struggle to maintain a work-life balance and the constant scrutiny from the media and fans. The Southpaw is also a coming-of-age story, as Wiggen learns to navigate the complexities of adulthood and relationships. He grapples with his feelings for his childhood sweetheart, Katie, and his growing friendship with his teammate, Bruce Pearson. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of baseball games and its realistic portrayal of the sport. It also touches on themes of identity, loyalty, and the American Dream. Overall, The Southpaw is a classic sports novel that offers a compelling story and an insightful look into the world of baseball.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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