The Cambridge Introduction to J. M. Coetzee
The South African novelist and Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee is widely studied around the world and attracts considerable critical attention. With the publication of Disgrace, Coetzee began to enjoy popular as well as critical acclaim, but his work can be as challenging as it is impressive. This book is addressed to students and readers of Coetzee: it is an up-to-date survey of the writer's fiction and context, written accessibly for those new to his work. This Introduction will help new...
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The South African novelist and Nobel Laureate J. M. Coetzee is widely studied around the world and attracts considerable critical attention. With the publication of Disgrace, Coetzee began to enjoy popular as well as critical acclaim, but his work can be as challenging as it is impressive. This book is addressed to students and readers of Coetzee: it is an up-to-date survey of the writer's fiction and context, written accessibly for those new to his work. This Introduction will help new readers understand and appreciate one of the most important and challenging authors in contemporary literature.This book covers:LifeWorksContextsReceptionCambridge Introductions to LiteratureThis series is designed to introduce students to key topics and authors. Accessible and lively, these introductions will also appeal to readers who want to broaden their understanding of the books and authors they enjoy.Ideal for students, teachers and lecturersConcise, yet packed with essential informationKey suggestions for further reading
Abbreviations page viiPreface ixChapter 1 Coetzee's Life 1Chapter 2 Coetzee's contexts 22Chapter 3 Works I 37Dusklands 38In the Heart of the Country 43Waiting for the Barbarians 48Life and Times of Michael K 55Foe 61Age of Iron 66Chapter 4 Works II 72The Master of Petersburg 72Disgrace 77The Lives of Animals and Elizabeth Costello 81Slow Man 85Diary of a Bad Year 90Chapter 5 Reception 95Further reading 107Index 113
