Alan Paton

Alan Paton (1903–1988) was a South African writer, autobiographer and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Alan Patton; Alan Stewart Paton; Alen Peṭon.

Overview

Born at Pietermaritzburg in 1903, died at Durban in 1988.

In detail

Alan Paton studied at University of Natal. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are novella.

Works named in the authority record are Cry, the Beloved Country.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Ikhamanga in Gold and Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alan Paton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q361623: Alan Paton

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