The Childhood of Jesus

The Childhood of Jesus
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A major new novel from the Nobel Prizeâ€“winning author of Waiting for the Barbarians, The Life & Times of Michael K and Disgrace

Nobel laureate and two-time Booker Prize winner J. M. Coetzee returns with a haunting and surprising novel about childhood and destiny that is sure to rank with his classic novels.

Separated from his mother as a passenger on a boat bound for a new land, David is a boy who is quite literally adrift. The piece of paper explaining his situation is lost, but a fellow passenger, SimÃ³n, vows to look after the boy. When the boat docks, David and SimÃ³n are issued new names, new birthdays, and virtually a whole new life.

Strangers in a strange land, knowing nothing of their surroundings, nor the language or customs, they are determined to find Davidâ€™s mother. Though the boy has no memory of her, SimÃ³n is certain he will recognize her at first sight. â€œBut after we find her,â€ David asks, â€œwhat are we here for?â€

An eerie allegorical tale told largely through dialogue, The Childhood of Jesus is a literary featâ€”a novel of ideas that is also a tender, compelling narrative. Coetzeeâ€™s many fans will celebrate his return while new readers will find The Childhood of Jesus an intriguing introduction to the work of a true master.
Country USA
Brand Viking Drill & Tool
Manufacturer Viking
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 0670014656
Model 670014656
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2013-09-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780670014651

Country	USA
Brand	Viking Drill & Tool
Manufacturer	Viking
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	0670014656
Model	670014656
Color	Tan
ReleaseDate	2013-09-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780670014651

The Childhood of Jesus

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