Cry, the Beloved Country (1940) by Alan Paton
Cry, the Beloved Country is a poignant novel that explores the deep social and racial divides in South Africa during the era of apartheid through the eyes of a rural pastor.
Rating: 3.9
Genres Fiction, Historical, Literary
Original language: en
Stars
Stephen Kumalo
Absalom Kumalo
James Jarvis
Gertrude Kumalo
Msimangu
Creators
Alan Paton (author)
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