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Diary of a Bad Year: Text Classics

By J. M. Coetzee
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Diary of a Bad Year: Text Classics by J. M. Coetzee weaves together personal reflections and political commentary through the voice of an ageing writer. The narrative unfolds in a unique format with multiple storylines occupying the same page, exploring themes of power, politics, and the human condition. As the writer collaborates with his typist, their relationship adds another layer of complexity and intimacy to the intertwined stories.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking narratives that blend fiction and essays, particularly by an author renowned for exploring complex political and philosophical ideas. The unique structural format, with different perspectives interwoven on the same page, offers a compelling reading experience, perfect for those who appreciate intellectually stimulating literature.

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Diary of a Bad Year: Text Classics

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"She pouts. I was expecting more of a story, she says. It is difficult to get into the swing when the subject keeps changing."

An ageing writer fills his journal: he has opinions about everything. He is challenged by Anya, the smart, irreverent young woman he hires to type his notes. Anya's boyfriend scorns the writer and schemes against him.

With its three simultaneous voices, Diary of a Bad Year is not only a novel about loneliness, friendship, and the possibility of love, it changes the logic of reading itself.

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Diary of a Bad Year: Text Classics by J. M. Coetzee has been praised for its innovative narrative structure and intellectual depth. The novel intertwines essays on politics, literature, and philosophy with a fictional storyline, offering readers a unique experience. Critics commend Coetzee's skillful writing and the book's exploration of moral and ethical questions, though some find its format challenging.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921922367

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 155g

Pages: 192

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Fiction General Fiction J. M. Coetzee Literary Fiction Penguin Books

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 Inner Workings.

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