The Sport Of the Gods
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
The Sport of the Gods is a novel by Paul Laurence Dunbar, first published in 1902, centered around urban black life. Forced to leave the South, a family falls apart amid the harsh realities of Northern inner city life in this 1902 examination of the forces that extinguish the dreams of African Americans.
Reviews
Review this book!
Available Copies

The Sport of the Gods
by DUNBAR, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Good +
- Edition
- First Separate Edition
- Published
- 1902
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Rocky River, Ohio, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 1,407.10
Show Details
Description:
New York: Dodd, Mead, 1902. First Separate Edition. Hardcover. Good +. Octavo, 255pp. First edition in book form, preceded by an appearance in Lippincott's Magazine in 1901. A good or slightly better copy in the publisher's green buckram, stamped in black and white on the front board and spine. Top edge gilt (indicating, by some accounts, the first… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 1,407.10

The Sport of the Gods
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 1981
- ISBN 10
- 0396079458
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 21.11
Show Details
Description:
Clean, unmarked interior except for a former owner label to the inside front cover and former owner stamps to the title page and inside back cover. Front hinge has been repaired with tape. There is some minor shelf-wear to the cover, as well as some subtle rubbing due to a printing error. Introduction by Kenny J. Williams. Best known as… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 21.11

The Sport of the Gods
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1981
- ISBN 10
- 0396079458
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 21.11
Show Details
Description:
Clean, unmarked interior. Spine is tight and uncreased. There is some minor shelf-wear to the cover, as well as some subtle rubbing due to a printing error. Introduction by Kenny J. Williams. Best known as a poet (Maya Angelou alluded to his poem, Sympathy, when titling I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings), Dunbar published this, his final novel, in… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 21.11

Sport of the Gods
by DUNBAR, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 42.21
Show Details
Description:
Miami, Florida: Mnemosyne Publishing Co, 1969. Hardcover. Near Fine. Facsimile edition. Octavo. 320pp. Black cloth titled in gilt. Ex-library copy with pocket and light stamps, else near fine, issued without dustwrapper. Item Price
SGD 42.21

Sport of the Gods
by DUNBAR, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 56.28
Show Details
Description:
Miami, Florida: Mnemosyne Publishing Co, 1969. Hardcover. Near Fine. Facsimile edition. Octavo. 320pp. Black cloth titled in gilt. Boards slightly rubbed, else very near fine, issued without dustwrapper. Item Price
SGD 56.28

The Sport of the Gods: The 1902 african american novel (Annotated)
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
- Item Price
-
SGD 5.37
Show Details
Description:
Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
SGD 5.37

The Sport Of The Gods: And Other Essential Writings
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1999
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN 10
- 0451527550
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Johannesburg, ZAF
- Item Price
-
SGD 4.22
Show Details
Description:
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Signet Classic, 1999. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. The wraps are slightly shelf rubbed.Internally clean.Excellent binding.Multiple copies.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Item Price
SGD 4.22

The Sport of the Gods (Signet Classics)
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 1999-12-01
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0451527550
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Springdale, Arkansas, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 8.36
Show Details
Description:
Signet Classics, 1999-12-01. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. 0.6000 in x 6.5000 in x 4.2000 in. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Item Price
SGD 8.36

The Sport of the Gods (Signet Classics)
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 2011
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0451531779
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 8.43
Show Details
Description:
Signet, 2011. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
SGD 8.43

The Sport of the Gods
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2008
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 048646850X
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 8.58
Show Details
Description:
Dover Publications, Incorporated, 2008. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
SGD 8.58

The Sport of the Gods: and Other Essential Writings (Modern Library Classics)
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 8/9/2005 12:00:01 AM
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0812972791
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 11.27
Show Details
Description:
Modern Library, 8/9/2005 12:00:01 AM. paperback. Acceptable. 1.2000 in x 8.5000 in x 5.5000 in. Acceptable books are still fully functional but may contain writing and highlighting, light liquid damage, or general wear and tear. Used books do not contain access codes or supplements unless noted. Item Price
SGD 11.27

The Sport of the Gods (Signet Classics)
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 2/1/2011 12:00:01 AM
- Binding
- Mass_market
- ISBN 10
- 0451531779
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 11.27
Show Details
Description:
Signet, 2/1/2011 12:00:01 AM. mass_market. Acceptable. 0.4724 in x 6.6535 in x 4.2126 in. Acceptable books are still fully functional but may contain writing and highlighting, light liquid damage, or general wear and tear. Used books do not contain access codes or supplements unless noted. Item Price
SGD 11.27

The Sport of the Gods
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Condition
- Used Good
- Published
- 2011
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0451531779
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Kutztown, Pennsylvania, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 5.61
Show Details
Description:
Signet Classics, 2011. Mass Market Paperback . Used Good. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item. Item Price
SGD 5.61

The Sport of the Gods (Signet Classics)
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2/1/2011 12:00:01 AM
- Binding
- Mass_market
- ISBN 10
- 0451531779
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 11.27
Show Details
Description:
Signet, 2/1/2011 12:00:01 AM. mass_market. Good. 0.4724 in x 6.6535 in x 4.2126 in. Good condition books may contain minor shelf wear or stickers on the cover. Used books do not contain access codes or supplements unless noted. Item Price
SGD 11.27

The Sport of the Gods (Signet Classics)
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - CollectibleGood
- ISBN 10
- 0451531779
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Wantage, New Jersey, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 7.04
Show Details
Description:
CollectibleGood. Collier Book.1970. nice cover art. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 7.04

The Sport of the Gods (Dodd, Mead Quality Paperback)
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 1981-07
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0396079458
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 49.18
Show Details
Description:
Dodd Mead, 1981-07. Paperback. Good. Item Price
SGD 49.18

The Sport of the Gods (Dover African-American Books)
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 048646850x
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 8.44
Show Details
Description:
Dover Publications. Used - Very Good. 2008. Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
SGD 8.44

The Sport of the Gods
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Fair
- Published
- 1969
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
New Port Richey, Florida, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 16.89
Show Details
Description:
Miami FL: Mnemosyne Facsimile, 1969. Soft cover. Fair. (Originally published, 1902) Larger sturdy softcover, glossy blue background, center front pink. A facsimile, "unlike much of Dunbar's work, not written in dialect." 255 pages. Browning to pages' exterior edges. Tiny surface wear spots along three front edges, very slight wear to spine edges. A publisher of over 200 titles… Read more about this item Item Price
SGD 16.89

The Sport of the Gods
by DUNBAR, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used
- Published
- 1981
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Alameda, California, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 24.62
Show Details
Description:
Dodd Mead, 1981. First Paperback Printing. Good to Very Good condition. Item Price
SGD 24.62

The Sport of the Gods
by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1997
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
New Port Richey, Florida, USA
- Item Price
-
SGD 26.73
Show Details
Description:
Miami: Mnemosyne Facsimile, 1997. Trade Paperback. Very Good. (Facsimile reprint of early novel by Dunbar, from 1905 edition) Trade paperback, glossy black wrappers, an oval with photo of Dunbar at center front, creases to back wrapper left--appear to be publisher's defect to protective plastic, 255 pages. Light wear to bottom front top. Very Good.
Item Price
SGD 26.73