Listen ""James" by Percival Everett"
Episode Synopsis
James by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Percival Everett is a #1 New York Times bestseller that retells Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn through the eyes of Jim the slave.
Is it a fresh perspective or literary fanfiction? Powerful commentary or provocative posturing? Hosts Kacy and Tyler explore the book’s historical context, its themes, its content, and its impact to help you decide if it’s worth the read or one to skip.
Is it a fresh perspective or literary fanfiction? Powerful commentary or provocative posturing? Hosts Kacy and Tyler explore the book’s historical context, its themes, its content, and its impact to help you decide if it’s worth the read or one to skip.
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