A Lesson Before Dying is a novel by Ernest J. Gaines that was first published in 1993.

Summary

Read a Plot Overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter Summary and Analysis.

Characters

See a complete list of the characters in A Lesson Before Dying and in-depth analyses of Grant Wiggins, Jefferson, Sheriff Sam Guidry, and Tante Lou.

Main Ideas

Here's where you'll find analysis about the book as a whole.

Quotes

Find the quotes you need to support your essay, or refresh your memory of the book by reading these key quotes.

Further Study

Continue your study of A Lesson Before Dying with these useful links.

Writing Help

Get ready to write your essay on A Lesson Before Dying.

Purchase

Go to BN.com to get your copy of these helpful resources.

A Lesson Before Dying (SparkNotes Literature Guide)

 
Buy Now
  • View all Available Study Guides

    • A Lesson Before Dying (SparkNotes Literature Guide)

    EBOOK EDITION

    Ace your assignments with our guide to A Lesson Before Dying!

    BUY NOW

    Take a Study Break