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Mozart and Leadbelly

Ernest J. Gaines

3.7/5 ( ratings)

In this collection of stories and essays, the beloved author of the classic, best-selling novel A Lesson Before Dying shares the inspirations behind his books and his reasons for becoming a writer. Told in the simple and powerful prose that is a hallmark of his craft, these writings by Ernest J. Gaines faithfully evoke the sorrows and joys of rustic Southern life. From his depiction of his childhood move to California — a move that propelled him to find books that conjured the sights, smells, and locution of his native Louisiana home — to his description of the real-life murder case that gave him the idea for his masterpiece, this wonderful collection is a revelation of both man and writer.

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Vintage

Release: October 17, 2006

ISBN: 1400096456

ISBN 13: 9781400096459

Mozart and Leadbelly

Ernest J. Gaines

3.7/5 ( ratings)

In this collection of stories and essays, the beloved author of the classic, best-selling novel A Lesson Before Dying shares the inspirations behind his books and his reasons for becoming a writer. Told in the simple and powerful prose that is a hallmark of his craft, these writings by Ernest J. Gaines faithfully evoke the sorrows and joys of rustic Southern life. From his depiction of his childhood move to California — a move that propelled him to find books that conjured the sights, smells, and locution of his native Louisiana home — to his description of the real-life murder case that gave him the idea for his masterpiece, this wonderful collection is a revelation of both man and writer.

Language: English

Pages: 192

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Vintage

Release: October 17, 2006

ISBN: 1400096456

ISBN 13: 9781400096459

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