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A Gathering of Old Men

Book • 2002
A Gathering of Old Men is a novel by Ernest J. Gaines set on a Louisiana plantation in the late 1970s.

The story revolves around a group of old black men who come together to protect one of their own after a racially charged murder.

The narrative explores themes such as redefining black manhood, racial interdependence, and social change, told through multiple narrators with distinct voices and Southern dialects.

The novel culminates in a confrontation and trial that challenge the racial status quo of the time.

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