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A Lesson Before Dying
Ernest J. Gaines · 1997 · 256 pages
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A novel that follows the sentencing to death of a young Black man in 1940s Louisiana and the relationship that develops between him and his teacher during the last months of his life. Gaines weaves a powerful narrative about dignity, forgiveness, and the struggle for humanity within a dehumanizing system.
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| Author | Ernest J. Gaines |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1997 |
| Pages | 256 |
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