Coetzee, J M

Summertime

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ISBN 13:
9780099540540
author:
Coetzee, J M
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.4 x 13 x 1.8 cm
Genre:
General & Literary Fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.99

Description

A new novel from J.M. Coetzee explores his own early life and writing career. In 1970s South Africa, a young English biographer sets out to understand the author's formative years. Through a series of interviews with people who knew him, the biographer uncovers a portrait of Coetzee as an awkward, bookish individual struggling to find his place within his family. Coetzee's early life was marked by suspicion and misunderstanding due to his unconventional appearance and interests. His insistence on manual work, long hair, and beard led to rumours that he wrote poetry, further alienating him from those around him. This novel offers a unique insight into Coetzee's development as a writer and the challenges he faced in his personal life. With its rich and humorous tone, this book provides a deeply affecting look at one of literature's most important figures.

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