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How did C. L. R. James describe his book Beyond a Boundary?

  • Neither cricket reminiscences nor autobiography

  • A mixture of sports and politics

  • A tribute to his favorite cricket players

  • A breakdown of the rules of cricket

Answer

Indeed, C. L. R. James's Beyond a Boundary is not just a recollection of his cricket experiences or a conventional autobiography. Instead, it delves into the intersection of sports, politics, and personal identity, with James exploring the social and cultural significance of cricket in the Caribbean context, particularly in relation to colonialism, race, and class dynamics.
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