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Dusklands

By J. M. Coetzee
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Dusklands by J. M. Coetzee is a thought-provoking novel combining two distinct narratives that explore themes of colonialism and the darker aspects of human nature. The first narrative follows an American expert in psychological warfare during the Vietnam War, revealing an unsettling look into the psyche of violence. The second narrative delves into the historical experiences of a Dutch settler in South Africa’s wilderness, providing a reflective examination of conquest and survival.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by psychological explorations and historical narratives. It offers a thought-provoking blend of personal and colonial perspectives, providing insight into human nature and power dynamics. Its deep, reflective writing style could appeal to those who appreciate literary fiction that challenges and provokes introspection.

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Dusklands

As Text continues the re-release of J. M. Coetzee’s revered works, this second instalment of four titles–with introductions from top emerging and established writers–will win over a new generation of Coetzee readers.

As Text continues the re-release of J. M. Coetzee's revered works, this second instalment of four titles-with introductions from top emerging and established writers-will win over a new generation of Coetzee readers.

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As Text continues the re-release of J. M. Coetzee's revered works, this second instalment of four titles—with introductions from top emerging and established writers—will win over a new generation of Coetzee readers.

You must listen. I speak with the voice of things to come. I speak in troubled times and tell you how to be as children again.

J. M. Coetzee's debut novel is actually two stunning novellas—Vietnam Project, about a researcher investigating US propaganda and psychological warfare in Vietnam; and The Narrative of Jacobus Coetzee, the story of an eighteenth-century Boer frontiersman and his quest for revenge on a local tribe. Both are concerned with power—who wields it, who is subject to it—and its often catastrophic consequences.

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Dusklands by J. M. Coetzee is praised for its clarity and intensity, showcasing the author's early promise that is evident in his later works, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Sunday Times describes the book as exhilarating, highlighting Coetzee as one of the best living novelists. John Freeman from the Australian commends Coetzee's innovative narrative style, likening the experience of reading his work to engaging with a dynamic, evolving current.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922268082

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 224

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Fiction General Fiction Historical 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 Diary of a Bad Year. He lives in Adelaide.

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