Bloodhorses
Notes of a Sports Writer's Son
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Bloodhorses explores the world of horse racing through the lens of sports writing, literary criticism, and personal narrative.
John Jeremiah Sullivan delves into the history, culture, and characters of the sport, offering a unique perspective on its significance.
The book blends personal anecdotes, historical research, and cultural commentary to create a compelling portrait of horse racing.
It also showcases Sullivan’s ability to find deeper meanings and connections in seemingly ordinary subjects.
The work is characterized by its rich prose, insightful analysis, and a blend of humor and pathos.
John Jeremiah Sullivan delves into the history, culture, and characters of the sport, offering a unique perspective on its significance.
The book blends personal anecdotes, historical research, and cultural commentary to create a compelling portrait of horse racing.
It also showcases Sullivan’s ability to find deeper meanings and connections in seemingly ordinary subjects.
The work is characterized by its rich prose, insightful analysis, and a blend of humor and pathos.
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as John Jeremiah Sullivan's first book, classified as sports writing, but also as literary and artistic criticism.

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Episode 5: Ben Tarnoff and John Jeremiah Sullivan