Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

Boxing is a celebration of the lost religion of masculinity all the more trenchant for its being lost.

Boxing is a celebration of the lost religion of masculinity

Summary

This quote suggests that boxing serves as a symbolic tribute to the diminishing influence of traditional masculine values in society. It implies that boxing is a powerful manifestation of masculinity, highlighting its potency precisely because it is gradually fading away in contemporary times. The quote highlights the significance of boxing as a platform that allows men to express and embody aspects of masculinity that are slowly vanishing in various other aspects of modern life.

By Joyce Carol Oates

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