Disgrace

Brief Overview

The novel «Disgrace» by John Maxwell Coetzee tells the story of Professor David Lurie, who teaches at the University of Cape Town. After a scandal involving his affair with a student, Lurie is forced to resign. He moves in with his daughter Lucy, who lives on a farm in the countryside. There, they face a brutal attack that leads to serious consequences for both. Lurie tries to find meaning and reconciliation in a world where his former beliefs and status no longer matter. The novel explores themes of guilt, racism, violence, and redemption in post-apartheid South Africa.