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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Gaines, Ernest J.
Published: 10/17/2006
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9781400096459
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.24w x 0.50d