A Lesson Before Dying Ernest J Gaines
A Lesson Before DyingErnest J GainesSouthern literatureracial injustice fictionAfrican American classic novel
Explore Ernest J. Gaines' seminal novel, A Lesson Before Dying, a profound exploration of racial injustice and human dignity set in 1940s Louisiana. This Pulitzer Prize-nominated work follows the story of a young Black man on death row and the teacher tasked with instilling a sense of self-worth before his execution, offering a poignant commentary on morality, education, and the enduring spirit.