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Cry, the Beloved Country: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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This book is the most famous and important novel in South Africa's history, and an immediate worldwide bestseller when it was published in 1948.

Quick facts about Cry, the Beloved Country

  • Title: Cry, the Beloved Country
  • Author: Alan Paton
  • First published: 1940
  • Genre: apartheid in literature, race relations, history and criticism
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL2384132W

Where to read Cry, the Beloved Country

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cry, the Beloved Country about?

This book is the most famous and important novel in South Africa's history, and an immediate worldwide bestseller when it was published in 1948..

Who wrote Cry, the Beloved Country?

Cry, the Beloved Country was written by Alan Paton.

When was Cry, the Beloved Country published?

Cry, the Beloved Country was first published in 1940.

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