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In the Heart of the Country

John Maxwell Coetzee
eng. In the Heart of the Country · 1977
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Exploration of isolation and loneliness through the life of the protagonist living on a farm in South Africa.
  • Examination of the complex relationships between colonizers and indigenous people, as well as between men and women.
  • The theme of power and submission manifesting in family and social structures.
  • A psychological exploration of the protagonist's inner world, her struggle with her own demons, and her perception of reality.
  • Critique of patriarchal and colonial structures affecting personal and social life.
In the Heart of the Country
Date of publication: 4 February 2025
Updated: 10 February 2025
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John Maxwell Coetzee
Original title: eng. In the Heart of the Country · 1977
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