Ernest J. Gaines

Ernest J. Gaines (1933–2019) was an American novelist, university teacher and writer.

Also recorded as Ernest Gaines; Ernest James Gaines.

Overview

Born at Oscar in 1933, died at Oscar in 2019.

In detail

Ernest J. Gaines studied at Stanford University, San Francisco State University and Solano Community College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is literature.

Residence is recorded at Oscar and Vallejo. Employment is recorded with University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany and University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are A Lesson Before Dying and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

Distinctions recorded are Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Guggenheim Fellowship, National Humanities Medal and Lillian Smith Book Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ernest J. Gaines”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q673217: Ernest J. Gaines

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