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An introduction to A lesson before dying by Ernest J. Gaines [sound recording] : audio guide / written and produced by Molly Murphy and Dan Stone at the National Endowment for the Arts.

Summary:

Discusses the theme and characters in Gaines's novel and includes excerpts from the book and background information on the author.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 sound disc (28 min., 49 sec.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [Washington, DC] : National Endowment for the Arts, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Readings of excerpts and critical analysis.
Compact disc.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Music credits : excerpts from Amazing grace, Guitar man, John Henry, Piedmont Medley, and Were you there? performed by Cephas and Wiggins, from Masters of the Piedmont blues (2002) ; excerpts from Moanin', Leaving blues, Let it shine on me, and Cotton fields performed by Lead Belly, from Where did you sleep last night? : Lead Belly legacy. Vol. 1 (1996) ; Death is awful sung by Dock Reed and Vera Hall Ward, from Negro folk music of Alabama. Vol. 5, Spirituals (1956) ; original sound effects by Brent Finley at Sonic Magic Studios, Culver City, CA ; other sound effects recorded live at Angola State Penitentiary.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrated by Dana Gioia ; featuring Burl Cain, Ruby Dee, Ernest J. Gaines, Romulus Linney, Helen Prejean, Cicely Tyson, KenYatta Rogers, contributors.
Subject: Gaines, Ernest J., 1933- Lesson before dying.
Gaines, Ernest J., 1933- > Criticism and interpretation.
American literature > African American authors
Genre: Compact discs.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Grant County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Grant County Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Grant County Library Aud Gaines (Text) 37845000146709 Audio Available -

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