Alan Paton

Biography

Alan Paton, born 1903, was a South African activist, writer, and poet, known for his novel Cry, The Beloved Country. From 1919 to 1922, Paton attended the University of Natal, from which he earned degrees in science and education. During this time, he began writing poetry and drama.

Birth Date

1903-01-11

Place of Birth

Death Date

1988-04-12

Country of Nationality

South Africa

University of Natal

Sources

"Alan Paton." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 November 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Paton. Accessed 17 November 2024.