Paton's Cry, The Beloved Country: The Novel, The Critics, The Setting

The book is in fair condition, showing significant wear on the cover and spine, with some corner creasing. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is still suitable for reading and study. There is no dust jacket, and it is not an ex-library copy. No inscriptions or signatures are present.

Sheridan Baker's "Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country: The Novel, The Critics, The Setting" was published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1968. This trade paperback edition is part of the Scribner Research Anthologies series, offering an in-depth exploration of Alan Paton's seminal work. Baker, affiliated with the University of Michigan, provides a critical analysis that contextualizes the novel within its historical and cultural setting. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in literary criticism and South African literature. While the original work by Paton was first published in 1948, this edition focuses on critical perspectives and interpretations. The book is in fair condition, with visible wear on the cover and spine, but remains intact for reading and research purposes.