Description
A masterpiece of twentieth-century literature, this impassioned novel follows Stephen Kumalo, a Zulu pastor, as he confronts the devastating consequences of racial injustice in South Africa through his search for his estranged son, Absalom. Set against a landscape torn by systemic oppression and inequality, Paton weaves a deeply moving narrative that explores the bonds of family, faith, and human dignity in the face of profound tragedy. With lyrical prose and unforgettable characterization, the novel transcends its historical moment to become a timeless meditation on love, hope, and the possibility of redemption. This is a work of searing beauty that invites readers to witness intimate human suffering and, ultimately, to share in the transformative power of compassion and endurance. An enduring classic that has moved millions since its publication, it stands as one of the greatest novels ever written about the human condition.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner
Published Nov 25, 2003
328 pages
ISBN: 9780743261950
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Details
First Published
1948
Language
en
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton.