
Diary of a Bad Year by J.M. Coetzee is an experimental novel that blends political commentary, personal reflection, and fiction. The story follows an aging writer, Señor C, who is working on a collection of essays about contemporary issues, from war and democracy to art and morality. His life becomes entangled with Anya, a young woman he hires to type his manuscripts, and her controlling boyfriend. The novel’s unique structure presents multiple narrative strands on each page, offering different perspectives simultaneously. With its layered storytelling and philosophical depth, Diary of a Bad Year is a thought-provoking meditation on power, ethics, and human connection.
- Pages: 240
- Genre: Fiction
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN : 9789642435081
- Persian Title: کتاب تابستان زندگی اثر جان مکسون کوتسی
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