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In the Heart of the Country

By J. M. Coetzee
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In the Heart of the Country by J. M. Coetzee portrays the stark and solitary life of a woman on an isolated South African farm. Through her fragmented diary entries, the reader gains insight into her internal struggles and complex relationships, reflecting themes of isolation, madness, and power. The novel explores the psychological depth of its protagonist against a backdrop of rural desolation.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the complex dynamics of solitude and desire set against a harsh, rural landscape. It offers penetrating psychological insight from a distinctive narrative voice, perfect for readers who appreciate deep and challenging character studies.

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In the Heart of the Country

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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Today my father brought home his new bride.

Magda lives on an isolated farm in South Africa with her callous father and their staff, who treat her with disdain. Her psychological state, already precarious, disintegrates when her father takes a black mistress, and a tenuous feudal peace is shattered.

In prose rich and vivid, Coetzee re-enacts the colonial experience in the home and in the psyche of one woman, who will not let history overlook her.

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In the Heart of the Country is praised for its stark and economical narrative, likened to a realistic fable. Reviewers have noted the author's skill in capturing the complex wilderness within a man's heart, drawing comparisons to the elusive terror found in Kafka's works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922268099

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Adam Rivett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

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. He lives in Adelaide.

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