Mozart and Leadbelly: 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 in this collection of stories and essays. 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.

• | Author: Ernest J. Gaines
• | Publisher: Vintage
• | Publication Date: Oct 17, 2006
• | Number of Pages: 192 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1400096456
• | ISBN-13: 9781400096459