Visiting Writers Series: Percival Everett "James: A Novel"
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1900 - 2030
Experience the compelling reimagining of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" with Percival Everett's "James: A Novel." Join the Pulitzer Prize-winning author as he discusses his bold and insightful work, exploring themes of freedom, language and the enduring power of storytelling through the eyes of James.
Celebrated by critics nationwide, "James" has been hailed as "genius" by The Atlantic, "a masterpiece" that redefines a cornerstone of American literature by the Chicago Tribune, and "Everett's most thrilling... and most soulful" work, according to The New York Times.
This project is supported by Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Category: Classes / Courses | Lifestyle, Arts, Leisure
Artist / Speaker: Percival Everett
Celebrated by critics nationwide, "James" has been hailed as "genius" by The Atlantic, "a masterpiece" that redefines a cornerstone of American literature by the Chicago Tribune, and "Everett's most thrilling... and most soulful" work, according to The New York Times.
This project is supported by Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Category: Classes / Courses | Lifestyle, Arts, Leisure
Artist / Speaker: Percival Everett
Starting Price Per Person
Free
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Where
Lenoir Rhyne University P E Monroe Auditorium
625 7th Ave NE
Hickory North Carolina 28601
United States
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
625 7th Ave NE
Hickory North Carolina 28601
United States
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
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