University of Kentucky UKnowledge Literature in English, North America English Language and Literature 1981 Laurel and Thorn: The Athlete in American Literature Robert J. Higgs East Tennessee State University Click here to let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Thanks to the University of Kentucky Libraries and the University Press of Kentucky, this book is freely available to current faculty, students, and staff at the University of Kentucky. Find other University of Kentucky Books at uknowledge.uky.edu/upk. For more information, please contact UKnowledge at
[email protected]. Recommended Citation Higgs, Robert J., "Laurel and Thorn: The Athlete in American Literature" (1981). Literature in English, North America. 25. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/upk_english_language_and_literature_north_america/25 Laurel & Thorn This page intentionally left blank Laurel & Thorn The Athlete in American Literature Robert J. Higgs THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KENTUCKY For Reny, Julie, and Laura Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Higgs, Robert J., 1932- Laurel & thorn : the athlete in American literature. Includes bibliographical references. Includes index. 1. American literature-History and criticism. 2. Athletes in literature. 3. Sports stories- History and criticism. I. Title. II. Title: Laurel and thorn. PSI73.A85H5 810'.9'355 80-51014 AACR2 The publication of this book received financial support from the University of Tennessee Better English Fund, established by John C. Hodges. ISBN: 978-0-8131-5248-6 Copyright © 1981 by The University Press of Kentucky Scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth, serving Berea College, Centre College of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, The Filson Club, Georgetown College, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Transylvania University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University.