"The Natural" is a novel written by Bernard Malamud, first published in 1952. The story revolves around Roy Hobbs, a talented baseball player whose promising career is derailed by a tragic incident.
Roy Hobbs is a young and immensely talented baseball player with a seemingly magical talent for the game. The novel begins with Roy traveling to Chicago to try out for the Chicago Cubs. However, his journey takes a dark turn when he encounters a mysterious woman named Harriet Bird on the train. Harriet shoots Roy, seemingly without reason, setting in motion a series of events that profoundly affect his life.
After recovering from the gunshot wound, Roy's baseball career is put on hold for several years. He eventually gets a chance to play for the New York Knights, a struggling team in the Major League. Despite his age, Roy's exceptional skill and seemingly supernatural talent bring newfound success to the team.
As Roy achieves fame and success, he faces various challenges, both personal and professional. His relationships with women, particularly Memo Paris, add complexity to his life. Roy must confront his own flaws and the temptations that come with stardom.
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