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Cry, the beloved country / Alan Paton

Set in mid-twentieth century South Africa, this novel follows a Zulu pastor searching for his son in Johannesburg. It examines the human impact of racial injustice and the disintegration of traditional tribal structures.

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Accession Number: 16732

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