SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Ernest J. Gaines Theatrical Outfit Presents 'A Lesson Before Dying'  Oct 10, 2008 Theatrical Outfit brings to the stage Romulus Linney's powerful adaptation of "A Lesson Before Dying," based on the best-selling novel by Ernest J. Gaines, Oct. 29 through Nov. 23. When a young Black man in 1940s rural Louisiana is falsely convicted of murder and sentenced to the electric chair, both he and his community must wrestle with the crimes of the times -- blatant injustice and racism -- and embrace the power of personal dignity and integrity. (Atlanta Daily World, GA) Noted Science Fiction Writer Samuel R. Delany Visits Marygrove On April 11  Apr 3, 2008 DETROIT, April 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- What do Gloria Naylor, Ernest J. Gaines, Rita Dove, Jamaica Kincaid and 15 of the world's other most distinguished authors have in common. Each has been a guest speaker at Marygrove College's Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series, an event that brings a nationally-known author to the College's campus each year for a public lecture and seminar with students. (Primezone Releases) Events roundup  Feb 9, 2008 Ernest J. Gaines' novel is adapted by Romulus Linney and directed by Barbara Cole Uterhardt. 8 p.m. $20; $17 senior citizens and students. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Page-turner picks  Jun 20, 2007 "A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines. "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements. (Boston Globe) Back to Authors News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2008 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2008