“Who indeed knows the secret of the earthly pilgrimage? Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die? Who knows what keeps us living and struggling, while all things break about us? Who knows why the warm flesh of a child is such comfort, when one's own child is lost and cannot be recovered? Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of all our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom.”
Quote by Alan Paton
Work
Cry, the Beloved Country
Set in South Africa, the story follows a black man who returns home to find his son involved in a tragic crime. The narrative delves into the complexities of racial tensions and the impact of apartheid on individuals and communities. 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
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