J. M. Coetzee's writing is marked by its sparse yet impactful style, showcasing his status as a provocative and influential author. In this work, he invites readers to confront their assumptions about love and truth, employing sharp wit to engage with the uncomfortable realities often overlooked. Through his characteristic insight, Coetzee compels an examination of deep-seated beliefs, urging a re-evaluation of what we accept as truth in our lives.
Kim jesteś, Elizabeth Costello? Matka, siostra, kochanka, pisarka, Australijka. Niekonwencjonalna starsza pani. Kontrowersyjna wykładowczyni o ciętym języku. Zatroskana kondycją świata i pochylająca się nad losem zwierząt świadoma siebie kobieta. Najbardziej rozpoznawalna postać stworzona przez J.M. Coetzee’go, uznana za jego porte-parole. Przełamująca granice gatunków Elizabeth Costello od ponad dwudziestu lat prowokuje i inspiruje, wymykając się jednoznacznym ocenom. Obok tej książki nie sposób przejść obojętnie.
A pianist falls grandly, helplessly in love in this elegant new novella from the twice-Booker Prize winner The Pole tells the story of Wittold Walccyzkiecz, a vigorous, white-haired pianist, who becomes infatuated with Beatriz, a stylish patron of the arts, after she helps organize his Barcelona concert. Although Beatriz, who is married, is initially unimpressed by Wittold, she soon finds herself pursued and ineluctably swept into his world. As he sends her letters, extends countless invitations to travel, and even visits her husband's summer home in Mallorca, their unlikely relationship blossoms, though only on her terms. As the power struggle between them intensifies -- Is it Beatriz who limits their passion by controlling her emotions? Or is it Wittold, trying to force into life his dream of love? Evocative of Joyce's 'The Dead,' The Pole is a haunting work, evoking the 'inexhaustible palette of sensations, from blind love to compassion' (El País) typical of Coetzee's finest novels. Published together with five exceptional stories, this new work from one of our greatest writers is a must for all literary connoisseurs.
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In seiner Künstlernovelle »Der Pole« entwirft der Nobelpreisträger J. M. Coetzee eine zarte, elegische Liebesgeschichte, die spröde beginnt und traurig schön endet. Der Protagonist, ein ergrauter Maestro, ist Pianist, für den die Schönheit Chopins in der Präzision liegt. Beatriz ist nach seinem Konzert in Barcelona als Gastgeberin nur eingesprungen, doch der Pianist entdeckt in ihr den Stern, dem seine Liebe folgen will. Beatriz kommen seine Interpretationen von Chopins Nocturnes etwas reizlos vor und seine Liebeserklärung in Form eines Gedicht-Zyklus in einer fremden Sprache stellt sie vor die Herausforderung deren Bedeutung erst mühsam dechiffrieren zu müssen. Dennoch entwickelt sich zwischen beiden eine Liebesbeziehung, die die Schwierigkeif aufzeigt, wahre Gefühle zu übermitteln. In einem wahren Meisterwerk entwickelt J. M. Coetzee eine Erzählung, in der es um den richtigen Ausdruck für die Leidenschaft geht, der den anderen überzeugt und so schwer zu finden ist wie der wahre Tastenanschlag für Chopin. Mit der Erkenntnis, dass man ihn manchmal auch zu spät erst findet… »Mit welch eleganter Reduktion Coetzee diese Geschichte entblättert, leichtfüßig und klug, ganz zu schweigen von dem Humor – das ist alles wunderbar!« Jan Wilm »Eine Sprache, die sich auf die kleinen Dinge des Lebens konzentriert.« Marie-Luise Knott, Deutschlandfunk, zu »Ein Haus in Spanien«
Not long after, Auster received a letter from Coetzee, suggesting they begin exchanging letters on a regular basis and, 'God willing, strike sparks off each other'. Here and Now is the result of that proposal: an epistolary dialogue between two great writers who became great friends.
Author J.M. Coetzee sold his house in Cape Town, unaware that he was leaving behind unique documents from his teenage years. In the attic of his former home, the new owners discovered a forgotten brown suitcase and a large cardboard box, containing a complete photographic archive of old prints and negatives from Coetzee’s childhood never seen before. The book also has an exclusive interview with John Coetzee about his boyhood and photo experiments.
Celebrated author J. M. Coetzee delivers a radiant new novel that showcases his masterful storytelling. Known for his profound exploration of complex themes, Coetzee weaves a narrative that captivates and challenges readers. The book reflects on the human condition, blending introspection with social commentary, making it a significant addition to contemporary literature. Through rich prose and compelling characters, it invites readers to engage with its thoughtful insights and emotional depth.
A new collection of twenty-three literary essays from the Nobel Prize–winning author. J. M. Coetzee’s latest novel, The Schooldays of Jesus, is now available from Viking. J. M. Coetzee is not only one of the most acclaimed fiction writers in the world, he is also an accomplished and insightful literary critic. In Late Essays: 2006–2016, a thought-provoking collection of twenty-three pieces, he examines the work of some of the world’s greatest writers, from Daniel Defoe in the early eighteenth century to Goethe and Irène Némirovsky to Coetzee’s contemporary Philip Roth. Challenging yet accessible, literary master Coetzee writes these essays with great clarity and precision, offering readers an illuminating and wise analysis of a remarkable list of works of international literature that span three centuries.
"The Palestine Festival of Literature was established in 2008. Bringiong together writers from all corners of the globe, it aims to help Palestinians break the cultural siege imposed by the Isreali military occupation, to strengthen their artistic links with the the rest of the world."--Book flap
A writer of JM Coetzee's stature needs no preamble... This book emerges as an engaging series of master classes in novel writing, from which we might distil a selection of dos and don'ts Lauren Elkin Guardian