Disgrace A Novel
Disgrace A Novel by J. M. Coetzee, published by Penguin on November 1, 2000, is a thought-provoking exploration of personal and cultural conflict. The narrative follows Professor David Lurie, a divorced man grappling with desire and a lack of passion, whose life takes a dramatic turn after an affair with a student leads to his professional downfall. Seeking refuge at his daughter Lucy’s smallholding, David’s visit evolves into a deeper examination of their strained relationship amidst the backdrop of a changing South Africa.
Readers will find a complex portrayal of family life and cultural heritage as David and Lucy confront the repercussions of a violent incident that challenges their bond. The novel delves into themes of redemption and the intricacies of personal connections within a broader societal context. This edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with Coetzee’s nuanced storytelling and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
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The provocative Booker Prize winning novel from Nobel laureate, J.M. Coetzee
“Compulsively readable… A novel that not only works its spell but makes it impossible for us to lay it aside once we’ve finished reading it.” —The New Yorker
At fifty-two, Professor David Lurie is divorced, filled with desire, but lacking in passion. When an affair with a student leaves him jobless, shunned by friends, and ridiculed by his ex-wife, he retreats to his daughter Lucy’s smallholding. David’s visit becomes an extended stay as he attempts to find meaning in his one remaining relationship. Instead, an incident of unimaginable terror and violence forces father and daughter to confront their strained relationship and the equallity complicated racial complexities of the new South Africa.
2024 marks the 25th Anniversary of the publication of Disgrace
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