The Childhood of Jesus
Brief Overview
The novel "The Childhood of Jesus" by John Maxwell Coetzee tells the story of a boy named David and his guardian Simón, who arrive in a mysterious country where people's names and memories are erased. They begin a new life in the city of Novilla, where Simón tries to find a mother for David and secure his future. In this land, passions and desires are absent, and people live in harmony, but Simón and David face challenges in their search for meaning and identity. The book explores themes of memory, belonging, and human nature, posing philosophical questions about what it means to be human.
Date of publication: 4 February 2025
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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