Vlies, Andrew Van der
J.M.Coetzee's Disgrace
- ISBN 13:
- 9780826406613
- author:
- Vlies, Andrew Van der
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 122
- Dimensions:
- 18.6 x 13.2 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to J.M. Coetzee's Disgrace, this introduction provides essential context for understanding one of the most significant novels of the last quarter century. It offers an overview of the author's career, informed discussion of the novel's setting and themes, and explores issues such as representation, power, and language. The guide considers the historical contexts that shaped Coetzee's work, including post-apartheid South Africa, and examines the novel's critical and popular reception. It also provides a comprehensive guide to further reading and includes questions for discussion, making it an indispensable resource for readers seeking to engage with this complex and thought-provoking novel. This introduction is ideal for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Disgrace and its place within the broader literary landscape.
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