Ernest J. Gaines Reading Order
1 series · 34 books
Ernest J. Gaines was a prominent American writer known for his impactful storytelling that often explored themes of African American life and history. Over his prolific career from 1920 to 2006, he published 37 works, including poignant standalone novels and the acclaimed series set in the rural South. His most notable work, "A Lesson Before Dying," has garnered widespread recognition and remains a powerful exploration of dignity and redemption.
Standalone Novels Series
34 books
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 heures du matin |
| 2 | A Lesson Before Dying
Vintage Contemporaries Turtleback |
| 3 | A Lesson Before Dying (Cliffs Notes) |
| 4 | Colère en Louisiane |
| 5 | D'amour et de poussière |
| 6 | Die Geschichte Der Jane Pittman Roman |
| 7 | Die geschichte der Jane Pittman |
| 8 | Dites-leur que je suis un homme |
| 9 | Miss Jane Pittman |
| 10 | Sani ṿe-horaṿ |
| 11 | Shiʻur li-fene ha-maṿet |
| 12 | The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman |
| 13 | The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman |
| 14 | The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and related readings |
| 15 | The tragedy of Brady Sims |
| 16 | Ti-Bonhomme |
| 17 | Une longue journée de novembre |
| 18 | Vintage Modern Classics |
| 19 | In my father's house 1920 |
| 20 | Bloodline 1963 |
| 21 | Catherine Carmier 1964 |
| 22 | Of love and dust 1967 |
| 23 | A long day in November 1971 |
| 24 | A Gathering of Old Men 1983 |
| 25 | Ernest Gaines 1987 |
| 26 | Ernest Gaines, Interview 1987 |
| 27 | Porch talk with Ernest Gaines 1990 |
| 28 | A Lesson Before Dying 1993 |
| 29 | Conversations with Ernest Gaines 1995 |
| 30 | The Sky Is Gray 1995 |
| 31 | Par la petite porte 1997 |
| 32 | Vintage Ernest Gaines Assortment 1998 |
| 33 | A Lesson Before Dying (Five Star) 2001 |
| 34 | Mozart and Leadbelly 2006 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ernest J. Gaines written?
- Ernest J. Gaines has written 34 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1920 to 2006.