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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee. The novel follows the university professor David Lurie, who goes to live with his daughter Lucy on her smallholding after he is unceremoniously dismissed from his teaching post for seducing a student. There, he gets a glimpse of the new South Africa that has emerged following the end of apartheid and experiences a brutal attack that permanently alters his relationship with his daughter and his outlook on the world. Disgrace won the Man Booker Prize in 1999, making Coetzee the first writer to receive the award twice (following his 1983 win with Life and Times of Michael K).
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee. The novel follows the university professor David Lurie, who goes to live with his daughter Lucy on her smallholding after he is unceremoniously dismissed from his teaching post for seducing a student. There, he gets a glimpse of the new South Africa that has emerged following the end of apartheid and experiences a brutal attack that permanently alters his relationship with his daughter and his outlook on the world. Disgrace won the Man Booker Prize in 1999, making Coetzee the first writer to receive the award twice (following his 1983 win with Life and Times of Michael K).
Find out everything you need to know about Disgrace in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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