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“But perhaps when you were too obedient, and did not do openly what others did, and were quiet in church and hard-working at school, then some unknown rebellion brewed in you, doing harm to you, though how I do not understand.”

Quote by Alan Paton

Book:Too Late The Phalarope
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Too Late The Phalarope

This novel delves into the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of past actions, set against the backdrop of a changing world. more

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Alan Paton
Alan Paton

Alan Paton, born on January 11, 1903, and died on April 12, 1988, was a renowned South African author and human rights activist. He is best known for his novel 'Cry, the Beloved Country,' which focuses on the social issues of South Africa, particularly the lives of black people under the apartheid system. more

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