On JM Coetzee: Writers on Writers

Explore the depth of J.M. Coetzee's literary impact with "On JM Coetzee: Writers on Writers," a profound trade paperback published in 2018 by Black Inc. This insightful work features Ceridwen Dovey’s evocative reflections on the Nobel Prize-winning author, interweaving her personal experiences with Coetzee's profound narratives. With only 96 pages, Dovey delves into how her mother’s engagement with Coetzee’s writings influenced her own literary journey, making it essential reading for fans of literary criticism and South African literature. Coetzee is revered for his ability to challenge our understanding of morality and humanity, and Dovey artfully analyzes how his work resonates through generations. This book is perfect for students, scholars, and anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of Coetzee’s innovative storytelling and thematic explorations. Order "On JM Coetzee: Writers on Writers" today and enjoy FREE shipping right to your doorstep. Please note, combined shipping is not available on this item, and you can expect delivery within 10 days. Discover the intricate relationship between Dovey and Coetzee and enrich your reading experience with this unique exploration of one of literature’s most important voices.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760640613
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 96


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'I was born in the year J.M. Coetzee published his third novel, Waiting for the Barbarians. My mother read this dark, disturbing book with its multiple scenes of torture as she breastfed me at night, while my older sister slept and the house was quiet. It was 1980. The apartheid government had declared a state of emergency in the face of growing internal revolt, and my parents were thinking of leaving South Africa again.'

For Ceridwen Dovey, J.M. Coetzee 'has always been there, an unseen but strongly felt presence in our small family drama'. As a child, she observed with fascination her mother's immersion in Coetzee's writing as she worked on what would become the first critical study of his early novels. Even now, as a writer herself, Ceridwen's relationship with Coetzee's books is still mediated by her mother's readings of them- to get to him, she must first step through her mother's formidable mind. With tenderness and insight, Dovey draws on this personal history to explore the Nobel Prize-winner's work - how his books 'do theory' on themselves - while also tracing the intellectual heritage that has been passed from mother to daughter.

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