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A Lesson Before DyingA Lesson Before Dying

A Lesson Before Dying1993

Ernest J. Gaines

4.0(51)on Hardcover

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The godmother and aunt of a condemned man come to Grant Wiggins to persuade him to help their Jefferson find some learning and some pride before his death.

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First published
1993
OL Work ID
OL2547242W

Subjects

FictionRace relationsAfrican American menFriendshipDeath row inmatesNational Book Critics Circle Award Winneraward:national_book_critics_circle_award=1993award:national_book_critics_circle_award=fictionRoman américainAfrican AmericansAfro-American menLarge type booksFiction, historical, generalLouisiana, fictionAfrican americans, fictionFriendship, fictionAccomplices

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