Review

'A beautiful novel, rich firm and moving...compelling' New York Times 'Cry, The Beloved Country...was the great raiser of popular awareness of South Africa...the most influential South African novel ever written' Nadine Gordimer, Observer--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"An anthology of essays by scholars representing various perspectives and interpretation of the novel. The book(s) provides criticism and discussions of meaning, structure, and the historical content...as well as biographical information. It is organized in such a way that will give students a plethora of information in a largely accessible format. Each chapter heading is annotated, giving readers a chance to sample the content of the essays. Furthermore, each selection is introduced with background biographical data on the essay's author alongwith a summary of the content and the particular point of view represented. A reader-friendly and comprehensive resouce for students and teachers of world literature."

--School Library Journal( November 2001) (School Library Journal20011015)

"A valuable resource."

--School Library Journal(May 2002) (School Library Journal)

"And for literary support,Greenhaven'sseriesLiterary Companionshas become a standard in many schools and public libraries, thanks to its thoughtful questions and analysis."

--Booklist(October 2001) (Booklist)--This text refers to thePaperbackedition.