“One thought alone preoccupies the submerged mind of Empire: how not to end, how not to die, how to prolong its era. By day it pursues its enemies. It is cunning and ruthless, it sends its bloodhounds everywhere. By night it feeds on images of disaster: the sack of cities, the rape of populations, pyramids of bones, acres of desolation.”
Quote by J. M. Coetzee
Work
Waiting for the Barbarians
The story follows a lone official in a remote frontier province who must confront the moral complexities of his role in a corrupt empire. The narrative delves into the psychological and ethical challenges faced by the protagonist as he struggles with the oppressive nature of his society. more
Author
J. M. Coetzee
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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