Communal Responsibility in Ernest J. Gaines's A Lesson Before Dying.(Critical Essay): An article from: The Mississippi Quarterly

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From the supplier: Issues discussed concern the relationship between African-American writing and folk culture, focusing on the representation of cultural traditions in Ernest J. Gaines' novel 'A Lesson Before Dying.' Topics addressed include the depiction of Southern rural culture, African-American diaspora, and lessons of social responsibility in African-American society.

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Title: Communal Responsibility in Ernest J. Gaines's A Lesson Before Dying.(Critical Essay)
Author: Jeffrey J. Folks
Publication:The Mississippi Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 1999
Publisher: Mississippi State University
Volume: 52 Issue: 2 Page: 259

Article Type: Critical Essay

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