Ernest Gaines letters, 1960-1967.

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Ernest Gaines letters, 1960-1967.

Letters written while residing in San Francisco to Gus Blaisdell, editor of the NEW MEXICO QUARTERLY, in which Gaines discusses methods of writing, portrayal of characters, and attitude of modern American writers. He also relates news of mutual friends, and gives some details of his personal life.

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Blaisdell, Gus

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Gaines, Ernest J., 1933-....

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Prominent Louisiana author of several modern American novels, including AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MISS JANE PITTMAN, and writer in residence at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. From the description of Ernest Gaines letters, 1960-1967. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 255978371 Ernest J. Gaines, a prominent African American writer, was born on Jan. 15, 1933. He grew up in the slave quarters of a plantation in Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, a place which influenced...