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The Schooldays of Jesus

By J. M. Coetzee
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The Schooldays of Jesus, written by J. M. Coetzee, follows a young boy named Davíd and his guardians, Simón and Inés, as they navigate life in a new town after leaving the city of Novilla. Enrolled in a novel school focused on dance, Davíd's journey is a meditation on innocence, education, and the search for meaning in an uncertain world. The book blends Coetzee's philosophical musings with the day-to-day struggles of its characters in an intriguing and thoughtful exploration of human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in thought-provoking narratives that intertwine philosophical themes with an intriguing storyline. Set in a mysterious world, it explores ideas of life and learning through the eyes of a young boy and his caretakers. With subtle depth and rich character development, it offers a unique exploration of the ways in which knowledge and belief shape our existence.

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The Schooldays of Jesus

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The Schooldays of Jesus is the startling sequel to J. M. Coetzee's widely praised The Childhood of Jesus. David is the small boy who is always asking questions. Simón and Inés take care of him in their new country. He is learning the language; he has begun to make friends. He has the big dog Bolívar to watch over him.

But he'll be seven soon. He should be at school. And so David is enrolled in the Academy of Dance in Estrella. It's here, in his new golden dancing slippers, that he learns how to call down the numbers from the sky. But it's here too that he will make troubling discoveries about what grown-ups are capable of.

The Schooldays of Jesus is the startling sequel to J. M. Coetzee's widely praised The Childhood of Jesus.

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The Schooldays of Jesus by J. M. Coetzee is described as both brilliant and obscure, with its enigmatic narrative drawing comparisons to Kafka. Critics have highlighted its compelling nature, humour, and depth, noting that it poses challenging philosophical questions rather than providing clear answers. The novel is recognised for its unique, shapeshifting style and is seen as a continuation of Coetzee’s allegorical and thought-provoking approach to storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925498844

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 288

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

About the Author

Winner of the 2003 Nobel Prize for Literature J. M. Coetzee's books include Dusklands, In the Heart of the Country, Waiting for the Barbarians, Life & Times of Michael K, Foe, and The Master of Petersburg (all available from Penguin). A professor of general literature at the University of Cape Town, Coetzee has won many literary awards, including the CNA Prize (South Africa's premier literary award), the Booker Prize, the Prix Etranger Femina, the Jerusalem Prize, and the Irish Times International Fiction Prize. Nobel Prize for Literature- Winner 2003 Jerusalem Prize Man Booker Prize for Fiction- Winner Lannan Literary Award for Fiction

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