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J.M. Coetzee
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Full Name and Common Aliases
John Maxwell Coetzee is a South African-born Australian novelist, essayist, literary critic, linguist, poet, memoirist, translator, and recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is commonly referred to as J.M. Coetzee.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on March 9, 1940, in Cape Town, South Africa. As of my knowledge cutoff, he is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Coetzee holds dual citizenship of Australia and the United Kingdom. He has worked as a novelist, essayist, literary critic, linguist, poet, memoirist, translator, and professor emeritus at the University of Adelaide.
Early Life and Background
Coetzee was born in Cape Town to a British mother and an Afrikaner father. His family moved frequently during his childhood due to his father's work as a chemist. Coetzee developed a love for languages and literature early on, which led him to study English language and literature at the University of Cape Town.
Major Accomplishments
Coetzee's writing career spans over four decades, with numerous accolades to his name. Some notable achievements include:
Winner of the Booker Prize in 1983 for Life & Times of Michael K
Winner of the Booker Prize in 1999 for Disgrace
Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2003 "who in innumerable guises portrays the surprising involvement of the outsider"Notable Works or Actions
Coetzee's works often explore themes of colonialism, apartheid, and human relationships. Some notable novels include:
Waiting for the Barbarians (1980)
Life & Times of Michael K (1983)
Foe (1986)
* Disgrace (1999)
Impact and Legacy
Coetzee's writing has had a significant impact on modern literature, particularly in the exploration of human relationships, morality, and the complexities of colonialism. His works have been translated into over 40 languages, making him an international literary figure.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
J.M. Coetzee is widely quoted and remembered for his thought-provoking novels that challenge readers to confront the darker aspects of human nature. His writing style, which often employs simplicity and clarity, has been praised for its accessibility while still conveying complex themes and ideas.
Coetzee's works have also been recognized for their unique blend of literary innovation and philosophical depth. His novels often push boundaries and defy conventions, making him a beloved and respected figure in the literary world.
Quotes by J.M. Coetzee
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... perché siamo qui?- Non so cosa dire. Siamo qui per lo stesso motivo per cui ci sono tutti gli altri. Abbiamo avuto la possibilità di vivere e l'abbiamo accettata. È una gran cosa vivere. La più grande di tutte.
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Kako će on pisati ako ne ume da govori? Slova su ogledalo reči. I kad naizgled pišemo u tišini, naš zapis je slika i prilika govora koji teče u nama, bilo da je drugima ili nama samima upućen.
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Un bambino ha bisogno del grembo materno per venire al mondo. Una volta che ha lasciato il grembo, la madre come datrice di vita è una forza esaurita, come il padre. Da quel momento in poi il bambino ha bisogno di amore e di cure che possono venire da un uomo come da una donna.
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Ponekad se pitam, reče, kako bi bilo da Božja stvorenja nemaju sna. Kad bismo čitav život provodili budni, da li bi nas to učinilo boljim ljudima ili gorim?
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¿No será la belleza otro objeto de consumo, como el vino? Uno lo bebe, lo traga y nos da una breve sensación placentera, embriagadora, pero ¿qué queda? Lo que el vino deja como saldo, con tu perdón, es la orina; ¿cuál es el saldo de la belleza? ¿En qué te hace bien? ¿Nos hace mejores?
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No se le escapa la ironía, a saber, que el que va a enseñar aprende la lección más profunda, mientras que quienes van a aprender no aprenden nada.
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At what age , he wonders, did Origen castrate himself? Not the most graceful solution, but then ageing is not a graceful bussines.
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I was all a mistake! There was a black fish swimming among all those white fish and that black fish was chosen to be me. I was a sister to none of them, I was ill chance itself, I was a shark, an infant black shark. Why did you not recognize it and cut its throat? What kind of merciful father were you who never cared for me but sent me out into the world a monster? Crush me, devour me, annihilate me before it is too late! Wipe me clean...
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Because it is not in the nature of love affairs for the lovers to see each other whole and steady.
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