CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY

Description

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton is a timeless classic that portrays the struggles of South Africa during the era of racial injustice and social unrest. The novel follows Reverend Stephen Kumalo, a humble village priest, who travels to Johannesburg in search of his missing son. Along the way, he witnesses the harsh realities of inequality, urban poverty, and broken family ties. Written with deep compassion and lyrical beauty, the story captures the pain of a divided nation while offering a message of hope, reconciliation, and moral courage.