Mozart and Leadbelly
Stories and Essays
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.
9781400096459
Book, Paperback
Mozart and Leadbelly: Stories and Essays
- Author: Ernest J. Gaines
Vintage, 2006
158
English
8.0 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches, 0.5 pounds
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