Best of the Spectator The Book Club: Percival Everett
Apr 17, 2024
Author Percival Everett discusses reimagining Huck Finn from the perspective of fugitive slave Jim, highlighting themes of race and resistance. Topics include language in Black resistance, contrasting narrative perspectives, historical recordings of former slaves, exploration of humor in storytelling, and challenging stereotypes in literature.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Contrasting Adventures and Narrative Perspectives in Literature
02:47 • 3min
Exploration of Language and Historical Recordings of Former Slaves
05:28 • 2min
Exploring the Intriguing Persona of Daniel Dicato Emmet and Minstrelsy
07:15 • 2min
Exploring Humor and Dark Themes in Storytelling
09:05 • 13min