Ernest J. Gaines
- January 10, 2024
- Novelist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ernest J. Gaines |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 15, 1933(1933-01-15) |
| Age | 91 |
| Date Of Death | 2019-11-05 |
| Birthplace | Oscar |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Louisiana |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Ernest J. Gaines Biography
| Name | Ernest J. Gaines |
| Birthday | Jan 15 |
| Birth Year | 1933 |
| Place Of Birth | Oscar |
| Home Town | Louisiana |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Dianne Saulney Gaines |
Ernest J. Gaines is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on January 15, 1933 in Oscar, Louisiana, United States. An author of African descent, Gaines is best known for his novel that won awards, The Lesson Before Dying (1993) The novel tells the story of an African- American man who is condemned to be executed for a crime was not committed by him. His other books are The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1971) and A Gathering of Old Men (1983).
He as well as He and Regina Carter both received MacArthur Grants. both were awarded MacArthur Grants.
He was born in Louisiana as the eldest of 12 siblings. He was married to attorney Dianne Saulney.
Ernest J. Gaines Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Novelist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ernest J. Gaines is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ernest J. Gaines 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The first novel he wrote was when he was only seventeen. After a few years the author was able to graduate from San Francisco State University with an education in literature.
He was awarded the highly coveted National Humanities Medal.
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Who is Ernest J. Gaines Dating?
According to our records, Ernest J. Gaines married to Dianne Saulney Gaines. As of December 1, 2023, Ernest J. Gaines’s is not dating anyone.
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Ernest Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ernest J. Gaines celebrates birthday on January 15 of every year.
What is Ernest J Gaines famous for?
Gaines achieved both critical and popular acclaim in 1971 with his novel The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Narrated by a 110 year old former slave, the novel is a major contribution to African American literature, with its first person narrator based on memory of the past.
Is Ernest Gaines still alive?
November 5, 2019
Is Miss Jane Pittman a real person?
While the creative or fictional dimension is widely accepted as part of personal narrative and life story, in the novel, of course, Miss Jane herself is part of the fictional creation and not based on any one real person. Literature in the United States lists Jane Pittman in the author index.
Where did Ernest J Gaines go to school?
College
Why did Ernest J Gaines Write A Lesson Before Dying?
Gaines on Writing A Lesson Before Dying Because I teach creative writing at the University and because I teach at night, I have a chance to draw people from outside the University, and I always get attorneys. I’ve had one or more in each class since I started college teaching in 1981.