Our literary disgrace

The sale of JM Coetzee's archive to a Texan university revives the question of where South Africa’s literary heritage should be preserved.

Texan university holds JM Coetzee's past to Ransom

The professional archive of JM Coetzee will be housed at the University of Texas's Ransom Centre, offering a rare glimpse into the master storyteller.

When living isn't easy

JM Coetzee latest 'novel' presents a portrait of a vulnerable man who recognises his inability to establish close relationships.

JM Coetzee to shun Booker prize ceremony again

He may be about to make history, but JM Coetzee will not be ruining his reputation as a reclusive writer by turning up at the Booker Prize ceremony.

Heart of the writer

JM Coetzee's new book Summertime has been shortlisted for the 2009 Man Booker Prize.

JM Coetzee in running for third Booker crown

South African author JM Coetzee is in the running for an unprecedented third Booker Prize, after he was named on this year's shortlist on Tuesday.

Byatt, Coetzee shortlisted for Booker Prize

Previous winners AS Byatt and JM Coetzee are among the finalists for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction.

Fallen from grace

Shaun de Waal speaks to Australian director Steve Jacobs about adapting Disgrace to film.

The barbarians have arrived

NOT QUITE THE MOVIE OF THE WEEK: Shaun de Waal reviews Disgrace

'Some symbols may be found'

What makes literature Literature? Peter D McDonald has some answers, writes Shaun de Waal.

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