The Childhood of Jesus: A Novel

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The Childhood of Jesus: A Novel

From the Nobel Prizeâ€“winning author of Waiting for the Barbarians, The Life & Times of Michael K and Disgrace

J.M. Coetzee's latest novel,Â The Schooldays of Jesus, will soon be available from Viking

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.

From the Trade Paperback edition.

Country	USA
Author	J. M. Coetzee
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	Reprint
EISBN	9781101614143
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Penguin Books
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
NumberOfPages	280
PublicationDate	2013-09-03
Publisher	Penguin Books
ReleaseDate	2013-09-03
Studio	Penguin Books

The Childhood of Jesus: A Novel

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