J. M. Coetzee and the Life of Writing

Name: J. M. Coetzee and the Life of Writing
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925240610
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Face to Face with Time

By David Attwell

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J. M. Coetzee and the Life of Writing by David Attwell delves into the creative process and inner workings of the renowned author J. M. Coetzee. Through a close examination of Coetzee’s notebooks and drafts, the book reveals how his life and experiences inform his literary works, offering insights into his methods and inspirations without giving away plot details from his novels.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the creative process of renowned authors, particularly J. M. Coetzee. This work delves into the interplay between Coetzee's life experiences and his literary creations, offering insights into how personal and historical contexts shape artistic expression. It may appeal to those interested in literature, biography and the deep connections between a writer's world and their work.

J. M. Coetzee and the Life of Writing

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J. M. Coetzee—winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, twice winner of the Man Booker Prize—is one of the world's most celebrated and intriguing authors. Yet the heart of his fiction remains elusive.

In J. M. Coetzee and the Life of Writing, David Attwell explores the extraordinary creative processes behind Coetzee's novels, from Dusklands to The Childhood of Jesus. Through a close examination of Coetzee's manuscripts, notebooks, and research papers, Attwell reveals the strong autobiographical thread that runs through his work, convincingly demonstrating that Coetzee's writing proceeds with never-ending self-reflection.

A preeminent Coetzee scholar, Attwell offers fascinating insight into one of the most important and opaque literary figures of our time.

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David Attwell's study is praised for its meticulous and sensitive readings, offering a transformative understanding of J. M. Coetzee's life's work, situating him as a pivotal figure in late 20th-century literature. The book is noted for its archival criticism and is regarded as a significant scholarly contribution, providing deep insights into Coetzee's writings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925240610

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

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