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Late Essays

2006-2017
By J. M. Coetzee
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In Late Essays by J. M. Coetzee, this collection artfully brings together a series of reflective and insightful essays, focusing on literary criticism and the authors who have influenced Coetzee himself. These writings span from the late 2000s to the early 2010s, showcasing Coetzee’s profound engagements with both literary greats and contemporary figures. The essays provide thoughtful examinations of art, culture, and the literature landscape, ensuring readers are both enlightened and challenged.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy insightful analysis and reflections on literature, as well as a deep appreciation for arts and culture. The author's celebrated literary acumen is evident, providing enriching critiques and perspectives on a range of writers and their works.

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Late Essays

The final volume of Nobel Prize winner J. M. Coetzee’s essays on celebrated writers.

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The final volume of Nobel Prize winner J. M. Coetzee's essays on celebrated writers.

Late Essays is the last of three collections of literary criticism by J. M. Coetzee to be republished by Text. It includes essays on Flaubert and Goethe, Patrick White and Gerald Murnane. These are concise, accessible introductions to some of the world's greatest writers, by a contemporary master.

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Late Essays by J. M. Coetzee is praised for its profound exploration of complex questions, with writing that doesn't seek to provide definitive answers but instead prompts thoughtful inquiry. The style is noted for its clarity and soothing quality, offering illuminating insights in a gentle, comforting manner. Reviewers regard Coetzee as a significant figure in modern literature, showcasing his mastery and influence.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922330406

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir J. M. Coetzee Non-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 & Times of Michael K, The Master of Petersburg, Disgrace and Diary of a Bad Year. His most recent writing is a trilogy of novels- The Childhood of Jesus, The Schooldays of Jesus and The Death of Jesus. He lives in Adelaide.

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