

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Musical Reflections and Artistic Journeys
01:45 • 11min
Exploring Music and Literature in 'Suda'
13:06 • 8min
Exploring the Incorporation of Emmet Till's Story into Fiction and its Ongoing Relevance
20:53 • 2min
Songs, Horses, and Writing
23:18 • 8min
Exploring Artistic Transformation and Representation
31:47 • 11min
Exploring the Mystical Charm of 'Mojo Hand' by Sam Lightning Hopkins
42:39 • 2min