Pedagogy in the Novels of J.M. Coetzee: The Affect of Literature (Routledge Research in Education)

Critically analyzing the representation of pedagogy in the novels of J.M. Coetzee, this insightful text illustrates the author’s profound conception of learning and personal development as something which takes place well beyond formal education. Bringing together critical and educational theory, __Pedagogy in the Novels of J.M. Coetzee__ examines depictions of pedagogy in novels including __Age of Iron, Elizabeth Costello, Disgrace__, and __Childhood of Jesus__. Engaging with Coetzee’s varied literary use of pedagogical themes such as motherhood, maternal love, and the importance of childhood interactions, reading, and experiences, chapters demonstrate how Coetzee foregrounds pedagogy as intrinsic to the formation of human actors, society, and civilization. The text thereby aptly explores and broadens our understanding of education - what it is, what it achieves, and how it can affect and shape human existence. This text will be of great interest to graduate and postgraduate students, academics, researchers and professionals in the fields of pedagogy, postcolonial studies, educational theory and philosophy, and English literature. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents “To Whom this Writing, then”: A Preface A Note on Citation Introduction: Novel Pedagogy 1 Rereading an Old Foe: Significant Pedagogy and the Novel 2 Mrs. Curren in Age of Iron: Address of the Mother 3 Elizabeth Costello in Elizabeth Costello. Eight Lessons: Those Who Can’t, Teach 4 David Lurie in Disgrace: Post-Education of the Teacher 5 Simón in Childhood of Jesus: Learning to Live, Again Conclusion: “Things to Learn”: Pedagogy and the Novels of J.M. Coetzee Bibliography Index "Bringing together critical and educational theory, this book examines depictions of pedagogy in the novels of J.M. Coetzee. Engaging Coetzee's varied literary use of pedagogy, Tarc demonstrates that pedagogy is intrinsic to the formation of human actors, society, and civilization in his works. This book is an original contribution and provides a new theoretical framework for understanding the implications of pedagogy in his books and in a postcolonial context."--Provided by publisher