Articoli correlati a Diary of a Bad Year
An eminent, seventy-two-year-old Australian writer is invited to contribute to a book entitled Strong Opinions. It is a chance to air some urgent concerns. He writes short essays on the origins of the state, on Machiavelli, on anarchism, on al Qaida, on intelligent design, on music. What, he asks, is the origin of the state and the nature of the relationship between citizen and state? How should the citizen of a modern democracy react to the state's willingness to set aside moral considerations and civil liberties in its war on terror, a war that includes the use of torture? He is troubled by Australia's complicity with America and Britain in their wars in the Middle East; an obscure sense of dishonour clings to him.
In the laundry-room of his apartment block he encounters an alluring young woman. When he discovers she is 'between jobs' he claims failing eyesight and offers her work typing up his manuscript. Anya has no interest in politics but the job provides a distraction, as does the writer's evident and not unwelcome attraction toward her.
Her boyfriend, Alan, an investment consultant who understands the world in harsh neo-liberal economic terms, has reservations about his trophy girlfriend spending time with this 1960s throwback. Taking a lively interest in his affairs, Alan begins to formulate a plan.
In the laundry-room of his apartment block he encounters an alluring young woman. When he discovers she is 'between jobs' he claims failing eyesight and offers her work typing up his manuscript. Anya has no interest in politics but the job provides a distraction, as does the writer's evident and not unwelcome attraction toward her.
Her boyfriend, Alan, an investment consultant who understands the world in harsh neo-liberal economic terms, has reservations about his trophy girlfriend spending time with this 1960s throwback. Taking a lively interest in his affairs, Alan begins to formulate a plan.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Descrizione del libro:
Diary of a Bad Year is an utterly contemporary work of fiction from one of our greatest writers and deepest thinkers. It addresses the profound unease of countless people in democracies across the world.
L'autore:
J.M. Coetzee’s work includes Waiting for the Barbarians, Life & Times of Michael K, Boyhood, Youth, Disgrace, Summertime, The Childhood of Jesus and, most recently, The Schooldays of Jesus. He was the first author to win the Booker Prize twice and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2003.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditoreHarvill Secker
- Data di pubblicazione2007
- ISBN 10 184655120X
- ISBN 13 9781846551208
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine240
- Valutazione libreria
Compra usato
Condizioni: buonoThe book has been read but remains... Scopri di più su questo articolo
EUR 2,05
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 5,69
Da: Regno Unito a: U.S.A.
Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
I migliori risultati di ricerca su AbeBooks
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Harvill Secker, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Codice articolo GOR001383604
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Penguin Random House, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Prima edizione
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. First Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo GRP14078635
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Paperback
Quantità: 6 disponibili
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. An eminent, seventy-two-year-old Australian writer is invited to contribute to a book entitled Strong Opinions. It is a chance to air some urgent concerns. He writes short essays on the origins of the state, on Machiavelli, on anarchism, on al Qaida, on intelligent design, on music. What, he asks, is the origin of the state and the nature of the relationship between citizen and state? How should the citizen of a modern democracy react to the state's willingness to set aside moral considerations and civil liberties in its war on terror, a war that includes the use of torture? He is troubled by Australia's complicity with America and Britain in their wars in the Middle East; an obscure sense of dishonour clings to him. In the laundry-room of his apartment block he encounters an alluring young woman. When he discovers she is 'between jobs' he claims failing eyesight and offers her work typing up his manuscript. Anya has no interest in politics but the job provides a distraction, as does the writer's evident and not unwelcome attraction toward her. Her boyfriend, Alan, an investment consultant who understands the world in harsh neo-liberal economic terms, has reservations about his trophy girlfriend spending time with this 1960s throwback. Taking a lively interest in his affairs, Alan begins to formulate a plan. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001507378
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Harvill Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01. Codice articolo G184655120XI3N00
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Harvill Secker, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Ammareal, Morangis, Francia
Hardcover. Condizione: Très bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Salissures sur la tranche. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Former library book. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Stains on the edge. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. Codice articolo E-574-781
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Harvill Secker October 2007, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Books End Bookshop, Syracuse, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good-. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good-. Corners bumped on both DJ and Book. Small tear on bottom corner of DJ. Pages toned. Codice articolo 472765
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Harvill Secker, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Da: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Codice articolo CHL2160282
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Harvill Secker, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: medimops, Berlin, Germania
Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Codice articolo M0184655120X-G
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Harvill Secker, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Prima edizione
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Bargain book!. Codice articolo ZB34344
Foto dell'editore
Diary of a Bad Year
Editore:
Penguin Random House, 2007
ISBN 10: 184655120X
ISBN 13: 9781846551208
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Prima edizione
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. First Edition. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo GRP14078635