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“I had to see and feel and be with the thing that I wanted to write about.”

Quote by Ernest Gaines

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Ernest Gaines is an American author known for his profound insights into racial and social issues. His works often set in the black community of Louisiana, explore themes of racial relations, poverty, and education. more

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