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Quote by J. M. Coetzee

“I speak to the broken halves of all our selves and tell them to embrace, loving the worst in us equally with the best.”

Quote by J. M. Coetzee

Work

Dusklands is a speculative fiction work that envisions a world ravaged by a mysterious event, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. The narrative follows characters as they navigate this harsh, changed landscape, grappling with the remnants of their past and the challenges of a new, unforgiving world. more

Author

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

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