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Sports novel

Sports novel

Literary genre focusing on sports

A sports novel is a genre of novel that focuses on the theme of sports and athletics in general.[1][2] The characters, especially the protagonist, are typically athletes, with a setting in the real world (typically in present-day or recent history), and a plot that revolves around sports competitions. The themes typically involve character growth, and overcoming obstacles.[3]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Cowles, Gregory (2017-05-12). "A Different Kind of Sports Novel". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  2. [2]
    Deardorff, Donald L.; Higgs, Robert J. (2000). Sports: A Reference Guide and Critical Commentary, 1980-1999. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-313-30445-3.
  3. [3]
    "Sports Fiction - Literary Genres - Digital Learning Commons at South Portland High School". Retrieved October 24, 2022.


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