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A Gathering of Old Men
by Ernest J. Gaines
ISBN: 0679738908
ISBN-13: 9780679738909
Format: Paperback
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Summary
A story of racism, violence, and self-realization set in backwoods Louisiana under the Jim Crow era. The action is set in motion when a white farmer is murdered by a black, in circumstances reminiscent of the notorious Emmet Till case of the 1950s. Rather than allow the defendant to be summarily executed-or lynched-fifteen elderly black men go to the local sheriff and each confess to the crime, thereby making prosecution of the case virtually impossible.
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"The best-written novel of Southern race relations in over a decade."
-- Village Voice
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Vintage Books
Published date: 1992
Size: 5.25 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.55 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Set on a Louisiana sugarcane plantation in the 1970s, A Gathering of Old Men is a powerful depiction of racial tensions arising over the death of a Cajun farmer at the hands of a black man. "Poignant, powerful, earthy...a novel of Southern racial confrontation in which a group of elderly black men band together against whites who seek vengeance for the murder of one of their own."--Booklist"A fine novel...there is a denouement that will shock and move readers as much as it does the characters."--Philadelphia Inquirer
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A Gathering of Old Men
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vintage Books, 1992 The book is thght and clean the front cover has a bend at the bottom front cover, looks like someone put on shelf and dog eares the bottom . Trade Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by bjbooks (United States)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vintage Books. 1992. Reprint. S Trade Paperback. Good+. Unmarked used copy, edges rubbed/ bumped. ( more information) Offered by Arundel Books of Seattle (United States)
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Vintage, 1992. Moderately worn.. ISBN: 0679738908. Trade Paperback. Pages clean, binding firm.. FICTION LOUISIANA AFRO AMERICANS. ( more information) Offered by Books Do Furnish A Room (United States)
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A Gathering of Old Men
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New York: Vintage Books; Vintage Contemporaries, 1992 213 pp.; 21 cm. First published, 1983. Tight, clean copy. "Set on a Louisiana sugarcane plantation in the 1970s, A Gathering of Old Men is a powerful depiction of racial tensions arising over the death of a Cajun farmer at the hands of a black man." - Publisher.. 5th printing. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Left Coast Books (United States)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vintage Books, 1992 Water staining.. Trade Paperback. Fair. ( more information) Offered by Book Castle (United States)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vintage Books, 1992 Pen markings.. Trade Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Book Castle (United States)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, 1992. Very slightly rubbed at extremities else clean, straight and tight.. Later Trade Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Fine/Pictorial Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Athena's Book Shop (United States)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vintage Books, 1992. 214pp. Extremities lightly rubbed.. Paperback. VG+. ( more information) Offered by Priceless Books (United States)
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A GATHERING OF OLD MEN
Gaines, Ernest J
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vintage Books, 1992. FIRST EDITIION. Paperback. FINE. 71. Set on a Louisiana sugarcane plantation in the 1970s, A Gathering of Old Men is a powerful depiction of racial tensions arising over the death of a Cajun farmer at the hands of a black man. "Poignant, powerful, earthy. a novel of Southern racial confrontation in which a group of elderly black men band together against whites who seek vengeance for the murder of one of their own. "Booklist "A fine novel. there is a denouement that will shock and move readers as much as it does the characters. " 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by A P Books (United States)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vintage Books, 1992 Glossy covers with mild edge wear and light scuffing. Crease to spine. Pages clean and tight.. Trade Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Second Glance Books (United States)
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vintage Books, 1992 Name on edge of pages.. Trade Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by Book Castle (United States)
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Vintage. PAPERBACK. 0679738908 Good Copy. Some notes in pencil. Light wear on extremities. Front bottom corner bumped. . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Merlins Journals (United States)
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New York: Vintage Books USA, 1992. Near Fine Cover bright, very minor wear PAges clean bright tight Very gently used Product Description: Set on a Louisiana sugarcane plantation in the 1970s, this is a powerful depiction of racial tensions arising over the death of a Cajun farmer at the hands of a black man. . Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by FrauBucher (IOBA) (United States)
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New York: Vintage Books USA, 1992. VG+ Cover bright, very minor wear mainly to corners Pages clean bright tight, tiny corner curl on first few pages Very gently used <br></br> Product Description: Set on a Louisiana sugarcane plantation in the 1970s, this is a powerful depiction of racial tensions arising over the death of a Cajun farmer at the hands of a black man. . Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by FrauBucher (IOBA) (United States)
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New York, New York: Vintage Books, 1992 Book is New, The cover is in Pristine condition.. Paperback. New. ( more information) Offered by A2zbooks (United States)
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New York, New York: Vintage Books, 1992 Book is New, The cover is in Pristine condition.. Paperback. New. ( more information) Offered by A2zbooks (United States)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, 1992. Soft Cover Laminated. Fine. ( more information) Offered by Tommy's Book Shelf (United States)
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