Private Passions

Percival Everett

May 12, 2024
Percival Everett, the American writer, discusses his novel 'James' reimagining Huck Finn's tale from Jim's perspective. He shares a diverse range of interests from fly-fishing to jazz and horse training. The conversation touches on the incorporation of Emmett Till's story in 'The Trees' and the transformative power of art.
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