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The Master of Petersburg

By J. M. Coetzee
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The Master of Petersburg by J. M. Coetzee is a contemplative novel exploring themes of grief, guilt, and political intrigue. The story follows an ageing author who returns to Russia following his stepson's mysterious death. As he navigates personal turmoil, he delves into the secrets and tensions of a society on the brink of revolutionary change.
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Four modern classics by the great South African writer, J. M. Coetzee, re-released with stylish new covers and accompanied by introductions from some of Australia’s brightest writing talents

Four modern classics by the great South African writer, J. M. Coetzee, re-released with stylish new covers and accompanied by introductions from some of Australia's brightest writing talents.

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Four modern classics by the great South African writer, J. M. Coetzee, re-released with stylish new covers and accompanied by introductions from some of Australia's brightest writing talents.

History is coming to an end; the old account-books will soon be thrown into the fire; in this dead time between old and new, all things are permitted. He does not believe his answer particularly, does not disbelieve it.

In the fall of 1869, Dostoevsky is summoned from Berlin to St Petersburg by the sudden death of his stepson. Mad with grief, Dostoevsky obsessively unravels Pavel's life and death, becoming enmeshed in the same demonic conspiracies that claimed the boy. The Master of Petersburg is a daring novel about filial love and hate, authority and rebellion, art and imagination.

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The Master of Petersburg by J. M. Coetzee is widely regarded as a powerful narrative that intertwines the complexities of art and life. Critics praise it for its evocative portrayal of an era marked by desperation and hope, and its deep exploration of themes such as creativity, grief, and familial relationships. The novel also prompts readers to question established beliefs about love and truth.

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ISBN: 9781925773880

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

J. M. Coetzee was the first author to win the Booker Prize twice and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2003. His work includes Waiting for the Barbarians, Life and Times of Michael K, The Master of Petersburg,Disgrace and Diary of a Bad Year. He lives in Adelaide.

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