Ernest Hemingway said, "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn." Written after the Civil War but set shortly before it, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the first book we read. We learn about the context in which Twain wrote it, including the history and laws governing slavery during that time. We then read Percival Everett's recently published James, a ground-breaking retelling of Huckleberry Finn. While it would be possible to enjoy James without knowing the original, its power derives from its engagement with Twain's book. Suggested books: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics; Reissue edition; ISBN# 978-0143107323) and the 2024 novel, James.
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 03, 2024
Course Requirements
(Optional)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
Penguin Classics
ISBN 978-0143107323
(Optional)
James
by Percival Everett
Doubleday
ISBN 978-0385550369
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Sep 25, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 9, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 23, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 6, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 13, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Nov 20, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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