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Dame Bola - by Christopher Hylland (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Every language has its sports-related phrases: in English one communicates through metaphors originating in boxing, horse-racing, cricket and even fencing.
  • About the Author: Half-English, half-Norwegian, Christopher Hylland grew up in England before regularly moving between Norway and the UK.
  • 336 Pages
  • Sports + Recreation, Soccer

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About the Book



Dame Bola takes us on a journey through the rich football-related language - phrases, concepts, stories - used by arguably the most passionate fans in world football. Fútbol dominates Argentinian society's machinery - the cogs of their world simply wouldn't turn without a metaphorical mention of football in every sentence.



Book Synopsis



Every language has its sports-related phrases: in English one communicates through metaphors originating in boxing, horse-racing, cricket and even fencing. Why do Argentinians almost exclusively express themselves through football?

Dame Bola takes us on a journey through the many intriguing words, phrases and concepts used by Argentinians not only in their football but also in everyday society. The book explores identity and the inextricable link between football and life. Enjoy a deep dive into the cultural, historical and linguistic context of football terminology and the concepts unique to the Argentinian beautiful - and sometimes not so beautiful - game.



About the Author



Half-English, half-Norwegian, Christopher Hylland grew up in England before regularly moving between Norway and the UK. In 2013, he moved to Argentina with a further two years in Perú and Colombia, travelling across the South American continent on his way. Having spent significant time in Buenos Aires, Hylland is well placed to delve deep into Argentinian language, culture and identity. This is his second book.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .74 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Sports + Recreation
Sub-Genre: Soccer
Publisher: Pitch Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Christopher Hylland
Language: English
Street Date: April 8, 2025
TCIN: 1005019421
UPC: 9781801509909
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-9917
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.4 inches width x 8.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.74 pounds
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