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Title: Thoughtful reading of an Unusual Subject
Review: I can't say I'm a fan, though ever since I read Barthes' essay on French wrestling in the 19th century (which I had encountered prior to reading this book) I have recognized the "sport's" cultural significance, which is not merely due to its popularity. The relationship of this genre of wrestling to commedia dell' arte, and to medieval morality plays, is fascinating and instructive. The editors have done an excellent job of collecting a range of engaging perspectives and have brought these essays, which might otherwise have been lost to history or to philosophy seminars, in an accessible way, to a larger audience.
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