Study Guide to Cry, The Beloved Country and Other Works by Alan Paton (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Alan Paton, whose wide knowledge of the Union of South Africa culture inspired much of his work. Titles in this study guide include Too Late the Phalarope, Cry, the Beloved Country, and A Troubled Land by Alan Paton. As a collection of mid-twentieth-century novels, Paton's work offers incredibly realistic descriptions of existing cities and people in order to reflect societal effects on an individual's lives. Moreover, Paton uses literary devices such as symbolism to establish themes of love, understanding, and the land of South Africa in his literary works. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Paton's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.