Boyhood

Discover *Boyhood*, a profound exploration of childhood by Nobel laureate J. M. Coetzee. This brand new B-format paperback (ISBN: 9781922330062) invites readers into the complex tapestry of a young boy's life during the tumultuous 1940s in South Africa. Coetzee delivers a poignant narrative, masterfully weaving his formative experiences into a compelling story that examines themes of autonomy, identity, and the stark realities of growing up amidst societal division and chaos. With 224 pages of evocative prose, *Boyhood* is not only the first of Coetzee's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy, *Scenes from Provincial Life*, but also a must-read for anyone interested in literature that profoundly reflects on the human experience. Get lost in this insightful journey beyond the innocence of childhood to discover how one seeks to break free from the expectations of family and society. Order now to enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase from Smartfox NZ! Note: combined shipping is not available with this item, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922330062
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 224


Description:
It is up to him to somehow get beyond childhood, beyond family and school, to a new life where he will not need to pretend any more.

A young John Coetzee struggles to exert his autonomy in this perceptive evocation of his early years in the deeply divided South Africa of the 1940s. Coetzee reflects on his formative experiences with brutal insight and clarity, laying bare the intermingled joys and tragedies of childhood against a backdrop of incongruous cruelty. Boyhood is the first of J. M. Coetzee's masterly trio of autobiographical novels, Scenes from Provincial Life.

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