Cry, The Beloved Country

Name: Cry, The Beloved Country
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SKU: 9780099766810
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By Alan Paton

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Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton is a poignant novel set in South Africa during the era of apartheid. It follows the journey of a rural Zulu pastor, Stephen Kumalo, who ventures to Johannesburg in search of his missing son and encounters the stark social injustices of the city. The story delves into themes of family, loss, and the deep racial divides that impact individuals and society.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to powerful narratives exploring social injustice and human compassion. This compelling story is set in South Africa against the backdrop of racial inequality and promises an emotional journey that highlights themes of family, forgiveness, and hope amidst turmoil. If you appreciate literature that tackles significant social issues through intimate storytelling, this might be the one for you.

Cry, The Beloved Country

Over 50 years after its creation, this is the classic narrative on racial tension in South Africa. In the city of Johannesburg, a father seeks his delinquent son; his search takes him through a labyrinth of murder, prostitution, racial hatred and, ultimately, reconciliation.

First published in 1948, Cry The Beloved Country stands as the single most important novel in twentieth-century South African literature.

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In the city of Johannesburg, a father seeks his delinquent son. His search takes him through a labyrinth of murder, prostitution, racial hatred and, ultimately, reconciliation.

First published in 1948, Cry, The Beloved Country addresses the problem of race relations in South Africa with the scrupulousness of a historian and the sensitivity of a poet, and stands as the single most important novel in twentieth-century South African literature.

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Cry, The Beloved Country is celebrated for its evocative and compassionate storytelling, providing an intimate exploration of human experiences amid the backdrop of South Africa's societal challenges. Critics laud its fresh writing style, compelling events, and profound character portrayals, often resulting in a cathartic reading experience. It is widely regarded as one of the most significant novels highlighting South Africa's struggles and is praised as a remarkable work of its time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099766810

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Alan Paton was born on January 11, 1903 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Paton became a science teacher in 1925, the start of a varied career, which ran parallel to his writing. He died in 1988.