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'Big Jim and the White Boy,' a new graphic novel, reinterprets a Mark Twain classic

NPR's Book of the Day

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This chapter delves into modern interpretations of Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' particularly through the graphic novel 'Big Jim and the White Boy.' It examines the complexities of Huck and Jim's friendship and reflects on the cultural significance and reception of Twain's original tale over time.

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