This book is a captivating work of fiction that will take you back to the olden days of African American history. The story is about a young man who has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. With the help of a teacher, he tries to find meaning in his life before his impending execution.

The book titled "A Lesson before Dying" was written by Ernest J. Gaines and published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group in 1997. It is a trade paperback with 272 pages and weighs 7.2 Oz. It is written in English and falls under the genre of fiction. The book covers topics such as family life, African American history, and historical events.