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Disgrace

by J. M. Coetzee

Disgrace

by J. M. Coetzee

Disgrace' is a profound narrative set in post-apartheid South Africa—a land navigating the throes of change. David Lurie, a middle-aged professor with a predilection for Romantic poetry, grapples with the repercussions of an ill-judged affair with one of his students. His refusal to exhibit penitence leads to a cascade of social exile and resignation from his university position. Seeking solace at his daughter Lucy's countryside home, Lurie anticipates redemption in this simpler life. However, their secluded existence is shattered by a brutal attack, laying bare the harrowing realities of the new societal order and straining their familial bonds. Humiliated, Lurie confronts his own fallibilities while endeavoring to forge a path to compassion through volunteering at a local animal clinic—ultimately illuminating his inner landscape and the nation's contentious spirit alike.

  • Literary
  • Fiction
  • Drama
  • Reconciliation
  • Morality
  • Redemption
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