Coetzee, J.M.

Boyhood: A Memoir

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ISBN 13:: 9780099268277
author:: Coetzee, J.M.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 162
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 1.2 x 19.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography: general
Condition:: New
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Boyhood: A Memoir by J.M. Coetzee is a deeply personal and introspective work that explores the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging. In this poignant and thought-provoking memoir, the author recounts his childhood experiences in South Africa, grappling with the tensions between tradition and modernity, and seeking to understand his place within the world around him. Through his vivid and unflinching narrative, Coetzee sheds light on the intricacies of human relationships and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. With its spare yet powerful prose, Boyhood offers a profound exploration of the human condition, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

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