TITLE:Disgrace

PUBLISHER:Vintage

ISBN:9780099284826

DEC-INDEX :823

RESUME:J.M. Coetzee is a South African author and the auteur of the novel "Disgrace". The book was published in 1999 and won the Booker Prize that same year. In the book, Coetzee tells the story of David Lurie, a professor in post-apartheid South Africa who is fired from his job after an affair with a student. Lurie moves to the countryside to live with his daughter, but the tranquility of their new life is disrupted by a violent attack that forces them to confront the harsh realities of their society. "Disgrace" is known for its exploration of themes such as race, power, and morality, as well as its stark and unflinching portrayal of South African society in the aftermath of apartheid. Coetzee's writing is spare and powerful, and the book has been widely acclaimed for its insight and emotional depth. Overall, "Disgrace" is a significant work in Coetzee's oeuvre and has contributed to his reputation as one of the most important literary voices of our time. The book has been translated into numerous languages and has been adapted into a film, cementing its place as a modern classic of literature.

N_PAGES:219

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