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

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Controversy and Perspectives on Classic Literature

Exploration of the controversy surrounding the original Huckleberry Finn, debate over censorship, insights into characters like Daniel DeCater Emmett, and author's detachment yet desire to influence reading habits.

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