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Percival Everett centers a new voice in 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn'

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Exploring author Percival Everett's approach to rewriting the classic novel 'Huckleberry Finn' through the perspective of Jim, Huck's friend, while examining his unique writing process and challenges faced in retelling a well-known story.

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