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 (pāt′n), Alan Stewart 1903-1988.
South African writer noted for his novels Cry, the Beloved Country (1948) and Too Late the Phalarope (1953). He was a founder and leader (1953-1968) of the Liberal Party of South Africa.
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Paton

(ˈpeɪtən)
n
(Biography) Alan (Stewart). 1903–88, South African writer, noted esp for his novel dealing with racism and apartheid in South Africa, Cry, the Beloved Country (1965)
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Pa•ton

(ˈpeɪt n)

n.
Alan (Stewart), 1903–88, South African novelist.
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