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Quote by J.M. Coetzee

“Because a woman's beauty does not belong to her alone. It is a part of the bounty she brings into the world. She has a duty to share it.”

Quote by J.M. Coetzee

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Set in post-apartheid South Africa, the story delves into the complexities of a nation grappling with its past and present. The protagonist, a university professor, faces personal and moral challenges that reflect the broader societal issues of the time. more

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