“Everyone in our culture wants to win a prize. Perhaps that is the grand lesson we have taken with us from kindergarten in the age of perversions of Dewey-style education: everyone gets a ribbon, and praise becomes a meaningless narcotic to soothe egoistic distemper.”
Quote by Gerald Early
Work
The Culture of Bruising: Essays on Prizefighting, Literature, and Modern American Culture
The book examines the role of prizefighting in shaping American identity and the ways in which boxing has been depicted in literature. It includes analyses of various literary works and historical contexts, offering a comprehensive look at the cultural impact of boxing in modern America. more
Author
Gerald Early
Gerald Early is an American scholar known for his contributions to cultural criticism and African American literature. Born on April 21, 1952, he currently serves as a professor at the School of Arts & Sciences at Washington University. more
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