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JAMES

By : PERCIVAL EVERETT

Book : JAMES
Author: PERCIVAL EVERETT
Category : Literary Fiction
ISBN : 978-0385550369
Binding : Papercover
Publishing Date : 13-05-2025
Publisher : DOUBLEDAY
Edition : 1
Number of pages : 302
Language : English
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Publisher: DOUBLEDAY
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James by Percival Everett is a reimagining of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, told from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who travels with Huck down the Mississippi River. In Everett's version, Jim—who insists on being called James—is portrayed as a literate, intelligent, and deeply reflective individual, concealing his true self behind a mask of subservience to navigate the violent, racist world around him. Set in 1861 Missouri, the story begins when James escapes from his enslaver, Miss Watson, to avoid being sold away from his family. Hiding on Jackson's Island, he encounters Huck, a runaway seeking freedom from his abusive father, and together they embark on a dangerous journey down the river. As they travel, James uses his sharp mind and resourcefulness to survive encounters with con men, violent slave catchers, and the harsh realities of a society built on racial oppression. Everett's novel also introduces a surprising twist when James reveals to Huck that he is, in fact, Huck's biological father—a revelation that reshapes their bond and challenges the foundations of their relationship. Through this powerful retelling, Everett offers a critical examination of American history and literature, providing a voice to a character often overlooked in the original tale.
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