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J.M. Coetzee and the life of writing : face to face with time / David Attwell

by David Atwell

An exploration of the creative processes and autobiographical elements within J.M. Coetzee's novels, from Dusklands to The Childhood of Jesus. Drawing on archival manuscripts, it analyses the trajectory and self-conscious reflection that defines his literary career.

Accession 23768 ISBN 9781925240610 Publisher Text Publishing
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