“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' by Mark Twain is one of the cornerstones of American literature. "James," a new novel by Percival Everett, takes another look at the story and brings an ...

On Feb. 15, 1885, 140 years ago next week, Mark Twain’s best work of fiction, “Huckleberry Finn,” was first published in the United States. Critics berated the book. In Concord ...

Description. Named among the great American novels, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" has been known internationally since its first printing in 1884 and remains popular yet controversial to this day.

Percival Everett’s Philosophical Reply to “Huckleberry Finn” In his new novel, “James,” Everett explores how an emblem of American slavery can write himself into being.