Alan Paton Reading Order
1 series · 62 books
Alan Paton was a South African novelist and political activist whose work grappled with the moral complexities of racial injustice in his homeland. His masterpiece Cry, the Beloved Country became an international classic, exploring themes of family, redemption, and the devastating impact of apartheid on South African society. Through his standalone novels spanning the mid-twentieth century, Paton combined literary depth with urgent social commentary, establishing himself as one of the most important voices in twentieth-century literature.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete62 books
Start with Cry, the Beloved Country, the first of 62 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Paton's Cry the beloved country, and, Too late the phalarope |
| 2 | CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY (Cry the Beloved Country Hre) |
| 3 | Denn Sie Sollen Getroestet Werden |
| 4 | Denn sie sollen getrostet werden |
| 5 | Journey continued |
| 6 | Kontakion for you departed |
| 7 | Paton, Cry, the beloved country |
| 8 | Paton, Cry, the beloved country |
| 9 | Pleure, ô pays bien-aimé |
| 10 | Pleure, ô pays bien-aimé |
| 11 | Prentice Hall Literature -- Platinum |
| 12 | Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--World Literature |
| 13 | Reader's Digest Best Loved Books for Young Readers--Volume Eleven |
| 14 | Reader's Digest Condensed Books--Winter 1954 Selections--Volume Sixteen |
| 15 | The Christian approach to racial problems in the modern world |
| 16 | The Negro in America today |
| 17 | The hero of Currie Road |
| 18 | The people wept |
| 19 | Tình yêu và mâu da |
| 20 | Towards the mountain |
| 21 | Tranen over Johannesburg |
| 22 | Cry, the Beloved Country 1940 |
| 23 | Too late the phalarope 1950 |
| 24 | South Africa today 1951 |
| 25 | The land and people of South Africa 1955 |
| 26 | South Africa in transition 1956 |
| 27 | South Africa and her people 1957 |
| 28 | The people wept 1957 |
| 29 | Hope for South Africa 1958 |
| 30 | Debbie Go Home 1961 |
| 31 | Tales from a troubled land 1961 |
| 32 | The Charlestown story 1961 |
| 33 | Hofmeyr 1964 |
| 34 | South African tragedy 1965 |
| 35 | Sponono 1965 |
| 36 | Instrument of thy peace 1968 |
| 37 | The long view 1968 |
| 38 | For you departed 1969 |
| 39 | D.C.S. Oosthuizen memorial lectures 1970 |
| 40 | Case history of a Pinky 1972 |
| 41 | Apartheid and the archbishop 1973 |
| 42 | Knocking on the door 1975 |
| 43 | Cry, the Beloved Country 1977 |
| 44 | Tales from a Troubled Land (Tales from a Troubled Land Hre) 1977 |
| 45 | Towards racial justice 1979 |
| 46 | Ah, but your land is beautiful 1981 |
| 47 | Cry, The Beloved Country. Notes by Angeline Khoo 1983 |
| 48 | Cry, the Beloved Country/Cassette/Cdl5 1605 1983 |
| 49 | Beyond the present 1986 |
| 50 | Cry, the Beloved Country (Alan Paton Reads) 1986 |
| 51 | Diepkloof 1986 |
| 52 | Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country and Too Late the Phalarope Tales from a Troubled Land 1987 |
| 53 | Cry, the Beloved Country 1987 |
| 54 | Save the beloved country 1987 |
| 55 | Cry, the Beloved Country (Bridge) 1991 |
| 56 | Alan Paton Reads "Cry, the Beloved Country" 1992 |
| 57 | Songs of Africa 1995 |
| 58 | Cry, the Beloved Country Reading Group Guide 1996 |
| 59 | Llanto Por la Tierra Amada 1997 |
| 60 | Cry, the Beloved Country. A Story of Comfort in Desolation 2000 |
| 61 | Cry, the Beloved Country 2003 |
| 62 | Lost City of the Kalahari 2005 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Alan Paton written?
- Alan Paton has written 62 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1940 to 2005.
- Are Alan Paton's series complete?
- Alan Paton has 1 completed series.