About the Author
Eduardo Galeano
ISBN 9780241355350
Rs. 798.4
Penguin Modern Classics
Football in Sun and Shadow
Who it's for: Readers who love football and sports narratives
Football is a joy that comes with pain, and Eduardo Galeano’s evocative history captures the game’s beauty, heartbreak, and enduring magic. Through vivid tales of superstition, luck, triumphs, and tragedies, he brings to life the heroes and villains, the devoted fans, and the moments of glory and loss that define the sport. Despite the influence of wealth and power, football remains a spectacle of raw passion and human drama. Why You Should Read? Explores the emotional highs and lows of football’s history Celebrates the sport’s cultural and human significance Ideal for readers who love football and sports narratives Offers a timeless look at the magic and drama of the game
Highlights
- Vivid tales of superstition, luck, triumphs, and tragedies
- Brings to life heroes, villains, and devoted fans
- Explores the emotional highs and lows of football's history
- Celebrates the sport's cultural and human significance
- Timeless look at the magic and drama of the game
Themes
Available formats
1 formatPaperback
Physical
All 77 Districts COD
Nationwide cash on delivery
7-day exchange
Damage or wrong edition
Genuine print
Direct from publishers
Specifications
10 detailsAbout the author
Community Reviews
Sign in to Write a ReviewWrong edition? Want a different title?
Tell us about a book, edition or format you'd like us to stock — or flag anything off about this page.
Sign in to send us a message - it lets us reply and keeps out spam.
Sign inQuestions about this book
What is this book about?
It's an evocative history of football that captures the game's beauty, heartbreak, and enduring magic through vivid tales of superstition, luck, triumphs, and tragedies.
Who are the main characters?
The book brings to life the heroes and villains of football, as well as the devoted fans, but it doesn't focus on a single protagonist.
What themes does it explore?
It explores the emotional highs and lows of football, the influence of wealth and power, and the sport's cultural and human significance.
Is this book suitable for someone who isn't a football fan?
While it's ideal for football lovers, it also offers a timeless look at the magic and drama of the game, which could appeal to anyone interested in human passion and drama.