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The Goddess And The American Girl: The Story Of Suzanne Lenglen And Helen Wills
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Better Known And More Admired In The 1920S And '30S Than Any Politician, Movie Star, Or Royal Family Member, Suzanne Lenglen, Lionized By Frenchmen As The Goddess, And Helen Wills, Called Queen Helen Or Simply The American Girl, Revolutionized Tennis With Their Power And Grace And Beauty, And In The Process Virtually Invented The Concept Of Celebrity Athlete. This Superb Dual Biographythe First Of Either Player To Appear In Englishfollows Their Careers From The Time They First Set Foot On A Tennis Court Through Their Ascent And Descent On The International Circuit.Suzanne Lenglen Was Introduced To The Game At Age Eleven By Her Father, An Overzealous French Businessman Who Is Credited With Adapting Tennis To Women'S Play. Papa Lenglen Trained His Daughter Rigorously And Throughout Her Career Was Her Mentor And Coach, Providing Sips Of Cognac At Key Moments And Watching Her Every Move With A Stern Parental Eye. Lenglen, Known By Her Trademark White Ermine Cape And Diamondstudded Headband, Became The First Nonenglishspeaking Woman To Win The Wimbledon Singles Championshipa Title She Held Six Times Between 1919 And 1925. But To Her Fellow Frenchmen She Was More Than A Great Athlete: She Was A Symbol Of Resurgent French Pride After The Costly Bloodshed Of World War I, A National Hero On The Level Of Joan Of Arc.Helen Wills Beat Lenglen'S Wimbledon Record Although She Lost The Only Match In Which They Came Face To Face. In 1938, Wills Set A Record Of Eight Wimbledon Winsunparalleled Until Martina Navratilova Tied It Last Year. Wills Dominated Women'S Tennis As Few Athletes In Any Sport Have Done, Winning Every Singles Match She Entered From 1926 To 1933. Like Lenglen, Wills Was Introduced To Tennis By Her Father And Played A Man'S Game. But There The Similarities End. Whereas Lenglen Was Homely And Prone To Nervous Fits, Wills Was A Great American Beauty Whose Coolness On The Court Earned Her The Name Little Miss Poker Face. She Was America'S Heartthrob, A California Girl Whose Health And Good Looks Defined The American New Woman.Engelmann Brilliantly Brings To Life Not Only The Women, Their Families, And Friends, But The Whole International Sports World Of The Era. Filled With Anecdotes About Tennis Clubs And The Famous Of The Dayincluding Charlie Chaplin, Joseph Kennedy, And Bill Tildenit Is At Once Sports History, Social History, And Entertaining Biography.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Goddess and the American Girl'? A: The book primarily focuses on the lives and careers of two groundbreaking tennis players, Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills, exploring their impact on women's tennis and their roles as early celebrity athletes.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is authored by Larry Engelmann, who provides an in-depth look at the lives of Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills.
- Q: What notable achievements did Suzanne Lenglen accomplish in her tennis career? A: Suzanne Lenglen became the first non-English-speaking woman to win the Wimbledon singles championship, achieving this remarkable feat six times between 1919 and 1925.
- Q: How did Helen Wills' achievements compare to those of Suzanne Lenglen? A: Helen Wills won a total of eight Wimbledon titles, surpassing Lenglen's record, although she lost the only match they played against each other.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of sports history, social history, and the evolution of celebrity culture, particularly in the context of women's tennis during the 1920s and 1930s.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in sports history? A: Yes, 'The Goddess and the American Girl' is well-suited for readers interested in sports history, particularly the development of women's tennis and the cultural implications surrounding it.
- Q: What is the publication date and edition of this book? A: The book was published on May 12, 1988, and is available in its First Edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 480 pages, providing an extensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well-maintained with minimal wear.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the book's narrative style? A: The narrative style is engaging and informative, filled with anecdotes and rich detail about the players' lives, their families, and the sports world of their time.