JAMES by Percival Everett vs. HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain | Book Comparison & Literary Deep Dive

Описание: What happens when a modern author rewrites a classic from a completely new point of view? In this video, we compare James by Percival Everett with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain—two stories forever linked, but worlds apart in tone, perspective, and power.

Everett’s James reclaims and reimagines Twain’s novel through the eyes of Jim, no longer a side character or stereotype but a fully realized intellectual, father, and man. We explore how James challenges the legacy of Huck Finn, offering sharp commentary on race, language, authorship, and the American literary tradition itself.

🎭 Topics discussed:

Satire, subversion, and storytelling
Jim as narrator vs. Jim as character
Language, literacy, and liberation
Race and authorship across centuries
Whether you’re a literature student, teacher, or reader fascinated by retellings and reclamations, this video is your guide to understanding why James is one of the most important literary responses in recent history.

🔍 Let's talk literary justice, narrative voice, and the power of perspective.

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