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Death of Jesus

Death of Jesus

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"The Death of Jesus" is a luminous novel from J. M. Coetzee, exploring the meaning of a world empty of memory but brimming with questions. It is a brilliant and tearfully moving read.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 07 January 2021
\n Publisher: Vintage Publishing
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The captivating new novel from one of the most celebrated writers of our time, double Booker Prize winner J. M. Coetzee.

This profound and emotionally resonant masterpiece delves deep into the human experience, offering a profound exploration of truth and the complexities of human relationships.

Set in a new land, the story revolves around Simón, a tall ten-year-old, and his younger brother, David. Alongside their mother, Inés, the small family finds a haven where David can flourish and thrive. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when David is spotted by Julio Fabricante, the director of a local orphanage. Julio is captivated by David's extraordinary talent in football, and he offers him a chance to live with him and the children in his care.

At first, Simón and Inés are stunned by David's decision to leave them. They can only love him and bear witness to his departure, feeling a sense of loss and heartache. But as the novel unfolds, Coetzee delves deeper into the themes of memory, identity, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels empty but brimming with questions.

The Death of Jesus is the culmination of an incomparable trilogy that has established J. M. Coetzee as the pre-eminent novelist in the English-writing world. His writing is characterized by its cool, dry precision, and it is this style that allows him to explore the profound depths of human emotion and the complexities of the human condition with a depth and clarity that is truly remarkable.

As readers immerse themselves in this extraordinary novel, they will be transported to a world that is both familiar and unfamiliar, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, and where the search for truth and meaning becomes a lifelong journey. The Death of Jesus is a testament to the power of literature to inspire, challenge, and transform, and it is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling at its finest.

\n Weight: 168g\n
Dimension: 127 x 195 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529112566\n \n

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