Examining narrative techniques in JM Coetzee's Disgrace

What is it about?

JM Coetzee in Disgrace uses narrative techniques such as counter voices in order to write a dark self, and to deconstruct colonial masculinities. This paper gives practical examples and methods for creative writing students to write from the dark side.

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Why is it important?

JM Coetzee is Nobel prize winning author and Disgrace is one of the top contemporary novels. Using this novel as an exemplar and Coetzee as a writing mentor will help novelists create works with gravitas and literary resonance

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