The Book Show | Percival Everett - James (encore airing)

December 31, 2024 00:27:20
The Book Show | Percival Everett - James (encore airing)
The Book Show
The Book Show | Percival Everett - James (encore airing)

Dec 31 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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