Summertime

Discover the profound layers of human experience in J. M. Coetzee's 'Summertime', a compelling literary journey that explores the complexities of identity, memory, and relationships. Set against the backdrop of suburban Cape Town, this autobiographical novel delves into the life of the young writer John Coetzee as he returns home to care for his aging father. Through a series of intimate interviews orchestrated by his biographer, readers are introduced to the key figures who shaped Coetzee's formative years, creating a rich tapestry of narratives that reflect his struggles and triumphs.

This B-format paperback edition, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2020, spans 288 pages and is an essential read for anyone interested in contemporary literature, autobiographical writing, and the works of Nobel Prize-winning authors. As the final installment of Coetzee's esteemed 'Scenes from Provincial Life' trilogy, 'Summertime' not only captivates with its eloquent prose but also invites reflection on the passage of time and the transitions of life.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922330048
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 288


Description:
And he was just a boy, this Mr Coetzee. I was a woman and he was a boy. He was a boy as a priest is always a boy until suddenly one day he is an old man.

After some time in America, the young unpublished writer John Coetzee returns to suburban Cape Town to live with his ailing father. His biographer chronicles this period in a series of interviews with the people important in Coetzee's life, constructing a portrait of an awkward literary man at a remove from those around him. Summertime is the last of J. M. Coetzee's masterly trio of autobiographical novels, Scenes from Provincial Life.

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