“Cry, the beloved country, for the unborn child that is the inheritor of our fear. Let him not love the earth too deeply... For fear will rob him of all if he gives too much.”
Quote by Alan Paton
Work
Cry, the beloved country: a verse drama
This verse drama delves into the complexities of racial segregation and the quest for national reconciliation in South Africa, offering a poignant and thought-provoking narrative through its poetic form. more
Author
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