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Interesting conversation between Krauss and Oz in Jerusalem. They discuss Israel, each other’s work and, interestingly, the process of writing.
Having just finished THE HISTORY OF LOVE, it’s interesting to their discussion of the book. Amos Oz is very warm in his praise and in particular commends Nicole Krauss on her ear for dialogue. He says [...]

From The New York Times:
Jonathan Lear, a professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago who is teaching a course with Mr. Coetzee this semester, said: “One of the things he looks at, which other people including myself lack the courage to look at, is human cruelty and insensitivity as it occurs in all sort [...]

An exclusive interview with J M Coetzee - DN.se
On influence
There are works of literature whose influence is strong but indirect because it is mediated through the whole of the culture rather than immediately through imitation. Wordsworth is the case that comes to mind. I see no marks of Wordsworths style of writing or style of [...]

‘Disgrace’: A disquieting lens on South African brutality - International Herald Tribune
Coetzee has praised the film, saying, “Steve Jacobs has succeeded beautifully in integrating the story into the grand landscape of South Africa. The leading actors give strong and thoughtful performances.”
External reviews of the Disgrace @ IMDB.COM

Blues on the radio. What would the pre-accident Paul Rayment have brought to mind, listening to blues? He seems to have retired before the accident. There is no mention of inquiries from colleagues or winding up the business - no back story. We are told about the wrestler-like girl who fell in love with him, [...]

UK IT RU US FR DE
Interesting to see the different themes targeted by the jacket designers in the UK, Italy and Russia, the US, France and Germany.
I think I like the British version best - the no-frills work/prison shirt patched and stained is a good metaphor for [...]