A Lesson Before Dying Resources
WEBSITES

The University of Louisiana has a whole center dedicated to studying Gaines' work.

A literary prize has been established to honor Ernest J. Gaines.
MOVIE OR TV PRODUCTIONS

The novel was adapted into a TV movie in 1999.
ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS

An interview with the author on teaching writing.

This interviewer asks Gaines specific questions about how his own life influenced his writing of the novel.
VIDEO

Just like Grant, Ernest J. Gaines' biggest influence in his life was his aunt.

An interview with Ernest J. Gaines.

The trailer of the film version of the novel.
AUDIO

Listen to the first, terrible moments of the novel.
IMAGES

A photograph of Ernest J. Gaines.

The cover of the novel.

The DVD cover of the film version.