“He continues to teach because it provides him with a livelihood; also because it teaches him humility, brings it home to him who he is in the world. The irony does not escape him: that the one who comes to teach learns the keenest of lessons, while those who come to learn learn nothing.”
Disgrâce is a thought-provoking novel set in a rural South African village. The story delves into the consequences of personal and communal disgrace, examining the impact on individual lives and the fabric of the community. The narrative is rich with cultural nuances and serves as a commentary on the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. more
J.M. Coetzee is a South African-born Australian novelist known for his profound psychological insights and critical exploration of South Africa's apartheid history. His works have won numerous literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature. more
“Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature.”
“Truly, he thought, the way of enlightenment is like unto half a mile of broken glass.”