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Literary Fiction· South Africa

Disgrace

by J.M. Coetzee
Aggregate Editorial Score83/100
★Booker Prize
Published 1999English

About This Book

Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1999. David Lurie, a Cape Town professor who seduces a student and loses his position, retreats to his daughter's remote farm, where a violent attack forces both of them to confront the post-apartheid South African reality. Coetzee's spare, unflinching Booker winner is a devastating study of power, shame, and the possibility of grace. Themes of post-apartheid, power, shame run through the work. The book has received recognition from Booker Prize 1999 and ALA Notable Books 1999.

Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
winner · global
199973
ALA Notable Books
notable · national
199912
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About the Author
J.M. Coetzee
South Africa
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Disgrace about?

David Lurie, a Cape Town professor who seduces a student and loses his position, retreats to his daughter's remote farm, where a violent attack forces both of them to confront the post-apartheid South African reality. Coetzee's spare, unflinching Booker winner is a devastating study of power, shame, and the possibility of grace.

Who wrote Disgrace?

Disgrace was written by J.M. Coetzee, from South Africa. First published in 1999.

What awards has Disgrace won?

Disgrace has received the following awards and honours: Booker Prize 1999; ALA Notable Books 1999.

Is Disgrace worth reading?

Disgrace is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 83/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in post-apartheid, power, shame.