The Book Show | Percival Everett

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The Book Show | Percival Everett - James

Apr 16 2024 | 00:27:20

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Show Notes

“James,” by Percival Everett, is a reimagining of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” told from the point of view of enslaved person, Jim. While many narrative set pieces of “Huckleberry Finn” remain in place, Jim’s agency, intelligence and compassion are shown in a radically new light.

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