The Taint of the Censor: J. M. Coetzee and the Making of In the Heart of the Country.

The article explores the publication history of the novel "In the Heart of the Country" by J. M. Coetzee and letters between the author and his publishers. The article discusses censorship laws in South Africa and the use of Afrikaans dialogue in the narrative. Other topics include international rea...

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Publicado en:	English in Africa Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 133 - 151
Autor principal:	Wittenberg, Hermann
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Institute for the Study of English in Africa Oct2008
Materias:	In the Heart of the Country (Book : Coetzee) Coetzee, J. M., 1940- Author-publisher relations Politics & literature Sex crimes in literature Censorship
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Sumario:	The article explores the publication history of the novel "In the Heart of the Country" by J. M. Coetzee and letters between the author and his publishers. The article discusses censorship laws in South Africa and the use of Afrikaans dialogue in the narrative. Other topics include international readership, rape in literature, and the political aspects of authorship.