Podcasts about Huckleberry Finn

This week, we're visiting with Mary Kay Andrews, a longtime writer and certified badass who we adore for her WTAF Wednesdays and her delightful books. We talk about her writing journey, her decision to get publicly, vocally political, and about her new book Road Trip. We had a great time chatting and talking about writing, about research, and about how we should all just take a road trip through Ireland. Of course, we recommend a few books!Find Mary Kay Andrews (and catch WTAF Wednesdays) on Instagram, Threads, or her website.Listen to our earlier romance road trip episode from Season 1 and head over to tell us all about your favorite road trips and find an endless list of road trip recs on the Fated Mates Discord, accessible to our Patreon subscribers. By joining the Patreon, you meet other Fated Mates listeners and get an extra monthly episode from us. Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon.Next week, our read along is Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, wherever you get your books, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.Books DiscussedRoad Trip by Mary Kay AndrewsSummers at the Saint by Mary Kay AndrewsThis Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona AndrewsNevermind the Mistletoe by Louisa DarlingThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainThe Odyssey, Emily Wilson's TranslationThe Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen OakleyThis Tender Land by William Kent KruegerThe Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettSponsorsEdward Underhill, author of The House of Now & Then, available in print, ebook, audiobook from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or wherever you get your books.Kristina Forrest, author of The Summer Girlfriend, available for preorder in print, ebook, audiobook from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo or wherever you get your books.Little Brown & Co, publishers of Emily Adrian's Seduction Theory. Available in print, ebook and audiobook from Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, wherever you get your books, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited.Lumi Gummies. Go to lumigummies.com and use code FATEDMATES for 30% off your order.The RestFor even more info about this episode, and to explore everything Fated Mates has to offer, visit: https://fatedmates.net/episodes/2026/6/9/s0837-road-trips-with-mary-kay-andrews If you wish you had six more days in a week of people talking about romance, may we suggest joining our Patreon? Aside from an additional episode every month you get access to our Discord, where other romance readers are talking about books they love (and many other things!) all the time. It's so fun! Learn more about the Patreon and go join those cool people who love romance as much as you do at patreon.com/fatedmates. Beyond your favorite podcast app, you can find us on Instagram, Threads, Blue Sky, Tumblr, and probably some other places, too, if you look hard enough. If you've never listened to our Stop Book Banning episode, there's no better time than now.

This week we take a look at two novels that were on last year's reading list. Why are we revisiting them? Because we only read a couple of chapters of each one, and that wasn't enough!First up, Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. I shared last year that this was one I only had bad memories of from high school, but rediscovering it as an adult was a real treat. In particular, we talk about:The centrality of Huck's relationship with Jim, and how Huck grows and changesTwain's remarkable use of vernacularThe vivid locations and their relationship to Twain's earlier writingFinally, we get into the details of the ending—it's fairly controversial. Did Twain rush the ending or did he mean it as a warning on the nature of change?Then we move on to Gabriel Garcia-Marquez' One Hundred Years of Solitude. This is a beautiful book, not for everyone but certainly a great book. We discuss:Generational novels, and how the structure cyclical patterns and repeated names creates a dreamlike mood for this novelHow the magical realism here emerges as a natural part of the environment and not through any apparent supernatural activityVarious tensions, like isolation and connection, or ephemerality and stability, that are at work both in the family and the town of Macondo.Whether the town of Macondo is itself the main character of the novel.Finally, we end with a couple of things I've learned lately that are improving my reading. First, I've started to recognize that writing a little about each book helps me to resolve what I think about that book. Second, great (and even good) books tend to illuminate each other, making your world bigger, while less worthy books tend to run together. Another argument for great books!LINKThe complete list of Crack the Book Episodes: https://cheryldrury.substack.com/p/crack-the-book-start-here?r=u3t2rCONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/Like what you heard? Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/crackthebookLISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321Captivate - https://crackthebook.captivate.fmAll links to Amazon are affiliate links.

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are sharing our Summer Reading Guide for 2026! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Care to join us on Patreon with even more content?  We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! If you want more summer reading content, check out our past summer reading guides: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. Ellie: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett  Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson Then She was Gone by Lisa Jewell  Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary Traci: These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean  God of the Woods by Liz Moore Liar's Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain  

While we are on a break, enjoy this episode from Season 2. Season 3 starts May 19!Week 39 of Ted Gioia's Immersive Humanities Course takes on nineteenth-century American literature. To my surprise, this became one of the most enjoyable weeks so far. I went in dreading familiar names and old high-school resentments, but came out newly energized. Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 1–6) was funny, humane, and immediately engaging. Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher and “The Raven” used ornate language to heighten unease, while Emily Dickinson's poems felt weightless and startlingly modern. Henry David Thoreau's Walden was quotable and provocative, if ultimately grating, and Herman Melville surprised me most of all: Bartleby, the Scrivener lingered with quiet power, and the opening of Moby-Dick left me eager for more. This week revealed a real shift in voice and sensibility—and changed my mind about American literature. I'm looking forward to going back and reading more, but first we need to move on to Week 40 and Russian Literature!LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!) The complete list of Crack the Book Episodes (Amazon affiliate links): https://cheryldrury.substack.com/p/crack-the-book-start-here?r=u3t2rCONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ Like what you heard? Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/crackthebookLISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321 Captivate - https://crackthebook.captivate.fm

After completing a classics reading project, today's guest really wants to keep her reading momentum while also bringing more non-classics back into her reading life. Today we're trying something new and inviting a team member alongside Anne to help tackle one reader-specific reading dilemma. As you'll hear today, Anne couldn't help but notice that guest Cheryl Drury's tastes and recent reading project shares a lot in common with team member Ginger Horton's reading life. Ginger is our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club community manager, and she has recently been immersed in the classics due to her current enrollment in a Great Books graduate study program. That's why Ginger seems like exactly the right reader to bring along for this conversation with Cheryl. Cheryl hails from Charleston, South Carolina. While she's always been a reader, she'd never really dabbled much in classics or Great Books until 18 months ago, when she embarked on a challenge to read through a year-long list of more than 100 influential books. The project energized Cheryl's reading life, but now she's not quite sure where to go next. Anne, Ginger, and Cheryl talk about how Cheryl may retain some of the structure from her classics project as well as where she can have more flexibility to follow where her reading whimsy takes her. Plus, they'll offer title ideas that may feel like just the right bridge between what Cheryl's been reading lately and what she'd love more of in the months ahead. Find the list of titles discussed today and share your ideas for Cheryl on our show notes page, at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/523. This year marks our 10th anniversary of Book Club. It has been so much fun along the way, and we've got great events queued up to celebrate this year. Plus, this is a wonderful time to join because it's Summer Reading Guide season. For more from Ginger and more Book Club fun, join us at modernmrsdarcy.com/club. Chapters: 07:43 Meet Cheryl 12:10 Cheryl's decision to read the classics 21:08 Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes 23:38 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 26:15 A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 30:05 Dead Wake by Erik Larson 46:34 1000 Books to Read Before You Die by James Mustich 51:42 Q's Legacy by Helene Hanff 54:15 Hagseed by Margaret Atwood 55:52 What will Cheryl read next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're sharing a recent episode of Zero to Well-Read that dives deep into James by Percival Everett. This award-winning modern classic reimagines Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, the escaped enslaved man who accompanies Huck down the river in the original tale. James is out now in paperback after a two-year hardcover run, and is absolutely worth the read. Subscribe to Zero to Well-Read on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or get early, ad-free episodes and bonus content on Patreon. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Keep track of new releases with Book Riot's New Release Index, now included with an All Access membership. Click here to get started today! Head to cozyearth.com and use my code ALLTHEBOOKS for an exclusive 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikhyl Singhal is the founder of The Skip, a community for senior product leaders; a former product exec at Meta, Google, and Credit Karma; and a many-time founder. He's also one of the most honest, unfiltered voices on what's actually happening in product management right now.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. Why the next two years will be the most chaotic period in product management history2. Why half of current product managers are at risk, and what separates those who'll do well3. Why you need to find your “moments of joy” with AI4. The “smiling exhaustion” he's seeing across the product community5. The psychological barriers that prevent people from reinventing themselves6. Why your resume's fancy logos matter less than ever, and what matters now7. His prediction that companies will shed 30,000 people and rehire 8,000—all AI-first—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-half-of-product-managers-are-in-trouble—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Nikhyl Singhal:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhyl• X: https://x.com/nikhyl• Podcast & Newsletter: https://skip.show• Skip Community: https://skip.community• Skip Coach: https://skip.coach• Skip.help: https://skip.help—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Nikhyl Singhal(02:25) The big picture: what's changing for product managers(10:00) Are product leaders doing better than 2-3 years ago?(11:44) What will change in the next couple of years(14:23) How companies are changing the way they build products(15:51) What “judgment” really means for PMs(17:46) Why there won't be any more bad software(20:25) The skills you need to be effective today(23:31) Why there are more PM roles than ever(24:27) The builder versus information-mover divide(30:14) The non-builder problem(30:53) Should PMs code?(34:15) Why experienced leaders still matter(35:44) The diversity setback nobody's talking about(37:21) Why your brand doesn't matter as much anymore(39:54) How valued skills are flipping upside down(40:49) Why change is so hard for humans(43:53) The “equal disappointment” algorithm(46:39) You must cross the threshold(48:37) This chaos will settle(53:19) Finding your moment of joy(58:50) Nikhyl's AI stack and what he's building(1:00:53) The obsolescence mindset(1:05:24) Specific advice for PMs right now(1:08:58) The four jobs that will exist in the future(1:11:59) Why alignment is changing (but not disappearing)(1:15:40) How engineering is changing even more than PM(1:17:04) The surprising design plateau(1:18:49) Finding optimism in the chaos(1:21:12) Lightning round—Referenced:• Building a long and meaningful career | Nikhyl Singhal (Meta, Google): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-a-long-and-meaningful-career• COBOL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COBOL• United Airlines: https://www.united.com• State of the product job market in early 2026: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/state-of-the-product-job-market-in-ee9• Head of Growth (Anthropic): “Claude is growing itself at this point” | Amol Avasare: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-1b-to-19b-growth-run• Demis Hassabis on X: https://x.com/demishassabis• Sam Altman on X: https://x.com/sama• Dario Amodei on X: https://x.com/DarioAmodei• Cross on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Season-1/dp/B0D6X7ZZHC• Jack Ryan on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Clancys-Jack-Ryan/dp/B0CNDCMN8R• 24 on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/24-Season-1/dp/B000HPF85A• Claude Code: https://code.claude.com• Codex: https://chatgpt.com/codex• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• Sonos: https://www.sonos.com• “There are only four jobs” on X: https://x.com/yrechtman/status/2039012253341495462• Paradise on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/paradise-2b4b8988-50c9-4097-bf93-bc34a99a5b4f• Lioness on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/lioness• Tesla: https://www.tesla.com• Albert Einstein's quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/115696-genius-is-1-talent-and-99-percent-hard-work—Recommended books:• James: https://www.amazon.com/James-Novel-Percival-Everett/dp/0385550367• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Huckleberry-Finn-Unabridged-Uncensored/dp/195483943X—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

“Politics is the systematic organisation of hatreds.” — Henry Adams, quoted by Don Watson America is celebrating its 250th anniversary this July. In The Shortest History of the United States, Australian writer Don Watson has squeezed these 250 years into 60,000 words. Beginning with Mad King George, he ends with Mad King Donald. In between: the Puritan North, the plantation South, the miracle of the Constitution, the nightmare of slavery, the Civil War, the Gilded Age, two world wars, and the long arc from republic to empire that Americans have never quite admitted to themselves. Watson argues that America is a profoundly idea-driven place — unlike any other country on earth. The Bible and the Enlightenment documents of the revolution set the bar impossibly high. The Declaration of Independence, the preamble to the Constitution, the Gettysburg Address, the Second Inaugural: these are documents of aspiration that no group of people could ever live up to. Which is precisely why the American moral minefield has never been cleared. The greatest American politicians — Lincoln, FDR — are those who managed to cobble together the most improbable coalitions. The most profound American contradiction — building a country of liberty on the backs of 600 slaves — is one they were always aware of but could never move on from, because the republic couldn't survive without the South. The republic always came first. Even Calhoun, ardently pro-slavery, said he would hang any man who tried to split it. Is Trump different? Watson doesn't think so — not fundamentally. Trump is a chip off the old American block: a huckster, a Roy Cohn-formed Queens opportunist, playing the same game of racial pot-stirring and imperial presidency that has always lurked beneath the surface. The US was founded out of the overthrow of a mad, tyrannical king. From one mad king to another. Six words. The shortest history of America. Five Takeaways •       Eden with Savages to Remove: Watson begins in Australia, where he lives, to establish a point of contrast. Every new-world country has an appalling history of violence toward indigenous peoples. But America is different in one key respect: it found extraordinary land. Lewis and Clark head west and discover the Great Plains, cross the Rockies, see the great rivers, and return to the Mississippi. There is always somewhere to push west. It's Eden — with some savages to remove, who are easily accounted for in biblical terms. This is the first and most consequential American story: a cornucopia that licensed everything that came after. •       The Bar Was Set Impossibly High: America is exceptional in being an idea-driven place. The Bible is there. The Enlightenment documents are there: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Gettysburg Address, the Second Inaugural. These are documents of incredible aspiration that no group of people is ever going to live up to. “A more perfect union” drives them on and damns them simultaneously. Watson's formulation: America is a moral minefield precisely because it set the bar so high. Every infraction of that rhetorical overlay becomes a scandal. Tocqueville grasped it in the 1830s, having barely left the East Coast. His observations are more relevant now than when he wrote them — which means either he was a genius, or America hasn't fundamentally changed in two hundred years. Probably both. •       The Republic Always Came First: A crucial distinction Watson draws: the Civil War was not fought to preserve democracy. It was fought to preserve the republic. Even Calhoun — ardently pro-slavery — said he would hang any man who tried to split it. Manifest destiny, Watson argues, lies latent within the founding: Jefferson and Madison both said the republic couldn't survive without pushing west. West takes you to the Pacific, and beyond. It's an empire from way back — but one that has never recognised itself as an imperial power. And a republic, Watson notes, that has always been an elected monarchy: the powers of the American executive exceed those of any existing European monarchy, and can be expanded, as recent events demonstrate, pretty much at will. •       Trump Is a Chip off the Old Block: The question: is Trump different, or has he always existed? Watson's answer: he's a profoundly American individual, a huckster shaped by Roy Cohn and Queens, who is playing an old game. The US was founded out of the overthrow of a mad, tyrannical king. The “no kings” rallies of recent times are interesting precisely because the struggle against a monarchical presidency has been perpetual. Watson's Gatsby comparison: Trump is Gatsby without the romance — born to be a huckster, not a dreamer. Henry Adams wrote in the 1880s that politics is the systematic organisation of hatreds. That has not changed. Nor has the deep-sea-fish quality of ordinary American life, insulated from the world beyond its own provincial borders. •       Mark Twain, FDR, and the Miracle of Cohesion: Watson's favourite American: Mark Twain. Beautiful voice. The irony. Huckleberry Finn as a seminal novel. Anti-imperialist in the end. Got his politics pretty much right. Among presidents: FDR, who saved and modernised the United States, who believed political leaders can't afford to stand still — you have to stay ahead of the regressive and self-interested forces. Watson's broader verdict: American history is a miracle of cohesion. You can read it as wild turbulence, or you can marvel that it holds together at all. Filaments of goodwill. Recognition of the necessity of holding together. Always threatening to fall apart. Never quite does. About the Guest Don Watson is an Australian author and screenwriter, former speechwriter to Prime Minister Paul Keating. He is the author of The Shortest History of the United States (The Experiment, 2026), American Journeys, Recollections of a Bleeding Heart, and many other books. He lives in Melbourne. References: •       The Shortest History of the United States by Don Watson (The Experiment, 2026). •       Democracy: A Novel by Henry Adams (1880) — “Politics is the systematic organisation of hatreds.” •       Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville (1835) — still the most quoted work on how American democracy works. •       Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson — the argument that American political life is a caste system. •       Episode 2871: Beverly Gage on This Land Is Your Land — road-tripping through America for the 250th anniversary. About Keen ...

The drama di Kristoffer Borgli è un film in bilico tra commedia romantica e dramma psicologico. Le avventure di Huckleberry Finn di Mark Twain è un classico della letteratura angloamericana che torna in libreria con una nuova traduzione. La letteratura per l'infanzia norvegese sarà al centro della prossima edizione delle Bologna children's book fair. Il rapper statunitense Kanye West, o Ye come si fa chiamare oggi, torna con un nuovo album, Bully, con cui tenta di rientrare nel mainstream. CONLucia Magi, giornalista corrispondente da Los AngelesMarco Rossari, scrittore e traduttoreMartina Russo, coordinatrice redazionale della rivista AndersenGiovanni Ansaldo, editor di musica di InternazionaleCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Bryan Banker to unpack the literary and historical weight of James by Percival Everett, a bold revisiting of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn that challenges how we understand freedom, language, and power. Together, we explore how language becomes both a tool of survival and resistance within systems of oppression, and why, in the context of American slavery, the path to freedom ultimately required violent upheaval. The conversation also confronts the lingering distortions in how we remember this history, revealing how deeply embedded narratives still shape modern perspectives. We examine the sharp contrast between Mark Twain's use of humor and satire and Everett's relentless pacing, where every moment carries the tension of life or death. James by Percival Everett is a bold literary reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, but told from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who, in Twain's version, exists largely on the margins of the story. Everett centers Jim as the intellectual and moral core of the narrative, revealing a deeply perceptive, strategic, and linguistically adept character whose survival depends on carefully navigating the expectations of a white-dominated society. One of the novel's most striking elements is its focus on language as both a mask and a weapon. Jim consciously shifts between different modes of speech, performing ignorance when necessary while internally maintaining a sharp, articulate voice. This duality exposes how language was used to enforce hierarchy, while also showing how it could be subverted as a means of resistance and self-preservation. Set slightly closer to the American Civil War, the novel carries a heightened sense of urgency, where the threat of violence is constant and escape is not just a hopeful journey, but a perilous necessity. Everett strips away much of the romanticism and humor found in Twain's work and replaces it with a sharper, more immediate tension, forcing readers to confront the brutal realities of slavery more directly. If you're interested in literature that forces you to rethink the past, and its impact on today, this episode delivers both intellectual depth and real insight. Also, read James by Percival Everett!

Wanna hear the FULL Episode? Sign up for the Grad Program today! In an engaging interview, industry expert David Biggers discusses firearm innovations, industry trends, and the impact of social media on gun development. Gain insights into the evolution of firearm technology, market dynamics, and the importance of innovation versus tradition. We have an announcement about the latest book from Nicholas Orr, "Book of Five Rings Study Guide" now available as a pre-order on kindle with a paperback coming soon.  For our Tech Talk from EOTech Inc. this week, we consider optics versus iron sights for your shooting experience. The Professor just reviewed the Beretta ARX 100 with the HWS optic.  During our Coffee Corner, from Blackout Coffee (Code: STUDT20) Paul and Jarrad discuss the western canon in literature. Paul a recommended reading suggestion for you.    This episode features a deep dive into the concepts of virtuosity, enlightenment, and mastery, with insights from Prof Paul and Jarrad Markel. They discuss the importance of deliberate practice, overcoming distractions, and the role of innate talent versus learned skill in achieving excellence. TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | Blackout Coffee EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Iron Sights VS HWS recent review of ARX 100 shootingnewsweekly.com Coffee Corner - studentofthegun.com/blackout [Use Code: STUDT20] TOPIC: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain https://amzn.to/4smDVN4 Adventures of Tom Sawyer https://amzn.to/4c1anPd Special Guest: Dave Biggers - Talking Guns, where we are now versus where we were Want to hear the Full Interview? Join The Grad Program!

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are powerful American institutions. Cheryl Mango and Lisa Winn Bryan explore the culture, currency, and legacy of HBCUs. Later in the show: Canonical works like Huckleberry Finn or The Tempest are still read in English classes across the country–but whose voice is missing from these works? Margaret Cox explores how writers like Percival Everett and Elizabeth Nunez reclaim and reshape these stories from the margins.

Consumida, por el momento, al interior de la carrera por el Oscar 2026, la película que hizo de Timothée Chalamet una figura planetaria (para bien y para mal) hace perfecto sentido dentro de la filmografía previa de los hermanos Safdie —bien podría ser leída como el final de una trilogía integrada por Good Time (2017) y Uncut Gems (2019)— en el sentido que es un relato desplegado entre la energía y la ansiedad, el voluntarismo y el descalabro. Por otro lado, es imposible no pensar en el filme como una relectura del siglo XX desde el siglo XXI; en específico, una mirada a la cultura neoyorkina y el mundo judío de la posguerra, el espacio en que aquellos que no fueron tocados por el Holocausto se despliegan por el mundo con un ímpetu casi salvaje. Al centro de todo ello se encuentra Marty Mauser, chico prodigio del ping pong, moderno Huckleberry Finn, calamitoso hijo, amigo y pareja de quien se cruce en su camino. Haciendo honor a su nombre y apariencia ratonil, Mauser se cuela por los intersticios de la historia en busca de un destino que imagina para sí, pero que acaba por compartir apasionadamente (y casi siempre de mala gana) con quienes le rodean. Obra de increíble ambición, es la prueba viva de que el interés por los Safdie manifestado por Scorsese y otros contemporáneos está más que justificado. De eso y más se habla en este podcast.

In the late 1850s, a young man named Samuel Clemens started out piloting steamboats on the Mississippi River. Within a few years, he embarked on a writing career, adopting the pen name that became famous: Mark Twain. Armed with a wry sense of humor and a natural flair for storytelling, Twain gained wide acclaim for his short stories, travel sketches, and novels.In 1885, he published The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a story of two runaways on a quest for freedom. It would become one of the most celebrated, and controversial, books in American literature. But at the height of his popularity, his risky business ventures and his critiques of American policy abroad threatened to ruin his legacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to our deep dive into Mark Twain's literary masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In this discussion, we unravel the layers of comedy, satire, and profound social commentary that make this novel not only a cornerstone of American literature but also an enduring tale that resonates with readers today. We are joined by Dr Kerry Soper, a professor at Brigham Young University, who writes a humor column for Utah Life magazine, and has a deep appreciation for comedy in all kinds of art forms.  We reference the introduction to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the Penguin Random House UK printing edition, which was written by Peter Coveney in 1966. 1. Understanding Mark Twain:   Mark Twain, born Samuel LANGhorne Clemens (not Longhorne), was a complex figure who blended humor with serious social issues. His early life in Hannibal, Missouri, filled with adventure and mischief, heavily influenced his writing. Twain's pen name, meaning "two fathoms deep," reflects his ability to delve into deeper societal issues beneath a humorous exterior.   2. The Setting of Huckleberry Finn:   The novel is set along the Mississippi River, a backdrop that symbolizes freedom and adventure. Huck Finn, the protagonist, is an outsider, shaped by a turbulent family life, especially with his father being the town drunk. His decision to fake his own death to escape this life is a pivotal moment that sets the stage for his adventures with Jim, a runaway slave.   3. The Journey of Huck and Jim:   Huck and Jim's journey down the river is filled with comedic and dramatic encounters. Their friendship evolves through various trials, highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and the moral complexities surrounding slavery. The humor in their adventures often contrasts sharply with the serious issues they face, showcasing Twain's unique ability to blend comedy with critical social commentary.   4. The Role of Comedy and Satire:   Professor Kerry Soper emphasizes how Twain uses humor not just for entertainment but as a vehicle for satire. The comedic escapades of Huck and Jim serve to critique societal norms and racism. This stealth satire engages readers, making them laugh while prompting them to reflect on deeper moral truths.   5. Contrasting Characters:   The contrasting characters of Huck and Tom Sawyer further illustrate Twain's commentary on morality and heroism. While Tom embodies a romanticized view of adventure, Huck represents genuine moral integrity, often prioritizing Jim's humanity over societal expectations. This contrast enriches the narrative and invites readers to question the nature of heroism.   Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is more than just a story about a boy's adventures. It is a profound exploration of friendship, freedom, and the moral dilemmas that define humanity. The blend of humor and serious themes makes it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers. As we reflect on Huck's journey, we are reminded of the importance of empathy and moral courage in our own lives. Key Takeaways:   1. The novel showcases Twain's mastery of blending humor with serious social issues.   2. Huck's character highlights the importance of personal integrity over societal norms.   3. The journey down the Mississippi River serves as a metaphor for freedom and self-discovery.  4. Twain's use of satire prompts readers to reflect on moral complexities in society. Tags: #HuckleberryFinn #MarkTwain #AmericanLiterature #LiteraryAnalysis #ComedyAndSatire #Friendship #MoralDilemmas #ClassicNovels

When Stephen Spielberg adapts your novel for the big screen you know it's the big time! 

As we learned with “I'm Glad My Mom Died,” Jennette McCurdy is not an author you turn to for comfortable conversations.  Her debut fiction book, “Half His Age,” amps up the squidginess 1,000% and has Magda and Lindsay squirming in their seats as they talk about the age gap tale, which is told from a 17-year-old's perspective about her relationship with her 40-year-old teacher.  One thing we can say is this episode is anything but boring.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “An Academic Affair“ by Jodi McAlister “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “Martyr!“ by Kaveh Akbar “James“ by Percival Everett “Trees“ by Percival Everett “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn“ by Mark Twain “Erasure“ by Percival Everett “The Time Traveler's Wife“ by Audrey Niffenegger “Life Out of Order“ by Audrey Niffenegger “Eragon“ by Christopher Paolini “Half His Age“ by Jennette McCurdy  “I'm Glad My Mom Died“ by Jeanette McCurdy  “My Dark Vanessa“ by Kate Elizabeth Russell   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

On Morrison by Namwali Serpell is Toni Morrison like you've never seen her before. Namwali joins us to talk about teaching Morrison's texts, genre, the literary canon, language and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): On Morrison by Namwali Serpell Toni at Random by Dana Williams Beloved by Toni Morrison Jazz by Toni Morrison Seven Modes of Uncertainty by Namwali Serpell A Mercy by Toni Morrison Sula by Toni Morrison The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Black Book by Middleton A. Harris Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Tar Baby by Toni Morrison Corregidora by Gayl Jones Fish Tales by Nettie Jones Love by Toni Morrison Paradise by Toni Morrison Paradise Lost by John Milton The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain James by Percival Everett Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Moderation by Elaine Castillo Mansfield Park by Jane Austen God Help the Child by Toni Morrison Featured Books (TBR Top Off) God Help the Child by Toni Morrison Home by Toni Morrison  

Portland author David F. Walker and illustrator Marcus Kwame Anderson have worked together before - on a 2021 graphic novel about the Black Panther Party. This time they’ve teamed up on something a little different: an update of the classic American novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” In their version, the escaped slave Jim is more than just Huck’s companion; he’s a fully imagined character. Walker joined us on Dec. 2, 2024 to talk about the work of updating an American classic.  

James is a bold reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn retold from the enslaved Jim's point of view, offering a new perspective on agency, intelligence, and compassion. The novel has been described as Everett's most soulful and thrilling work, and has appeared on over 33 "best books of the year" lists.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we recall the key principles that form America's foundation. Of these, the “certain unalienable rights” the Founders declared are “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Yet, the Founders saw “liberty” not as the freedom to do whatever one wants—but rather the freedom to act and live in ways that promote virtue. How does this understanding of liberty apply to our classrooms? How does civil discourse and viewpoint diversity create space for students to be free to act in ways that promote virtue? In this webinar, we'll explore how the Founding concept of liberty, combined with principles of civil discourse, can guide discussions of challenging topics. Topics that will be covered include the problem of self‐​censorship and the challenges of teaching content that some might find controversial, such as Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. We'll examine ways that educators can create spaces for students to courageously discuss the challenging ideas they encounter in a variety of texts (both historical and literary) while embodying the true spirit of liberty that the Founders envisioned. This webinar will consist of three parts. The first part will be a 30‐​minute discussion between Kobi Nelson and three exemplary Sphere alumni: Nancy Wickham, Shannon Edwards, and Megan Thompson. The second part will include a Q&A with participants, and the third part will dive into resources that teachers can use to facilitate healthy conversation habits that honor the principles of liberty, civil discourse, and viewpoint diversity. All who attend will leave with practical, tangible tools that can be applied in classrooms, and educators will be empowered to create democratic spaces that honor free speech in their classrooms and schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cinema D'Amore hosts Justin and Chuck take on The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985), the claymation cult oddity that blends childlike fantasy with existential dread. They unpack the film's anthology structure, drawing from Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and the deeply unsettling Mysterious Stranger, featuring one of animation's most unnerving versions of Satan. The episode explores the Haley's Comet framing device, the film's heavy themes, and its tactile, surreal animation, while also calling out weaker moments, such as the uneven Adam and Eve sequences. The result is a clear-eyed look at a strange, ambitious film that feels made for kids, but lingers with adults. Hosted by Justin Morgan Co-hosted by Charles Phillips Mixing and Music by Scratchin' Menace Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky for updates. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. Please subscribe, rate, and review. We appreciate the support!

'James' is a retelling of Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' but this time the story is told by Huck's companion, Jim or James. James is an enslaved man who flees when he learns that he is at risk of being sold. Expert readers Rachelle Chase, Faye Dant and Jocelyn Chadwick discuss their reading experiences for this episode of the 'Talk of Iowa' book club. Please be advised: a portion of this show references racist language used in the book. (This episode was originally produced on Feb. 11, 2025.)

Week 39 of Ted Gioia's Immersive Humanities Course takes on nineteenth-century American literature—and to my surprise, it became one of the most enjoyable weeks so far. I went in dreading familiar names and old high-school resentments, but came out newly energized. Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (chapters 1–6) was funny, humane, and immediately engaging. Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher and “The Raven” used ornate language to heighten unease, while Emily Dickinson's poems felt weightless and startlingly modern. Henry David Thoreau's Walden was quotable and provocative, if ultimately grating, and Herman Melville surprised me most of all: Bartleby, the Scrivener lingered with quiet power, and the opening of Moby-Dick left me eager for more. This week revealed a real shift in voice and sensibility—and changed my mind about American literature. I'm looking forward to going back and reading more, but first we need to move on to Week 40 and Russian Literature!

  Episode 367.  James B and Eddie cover eight books including Kraven riding an elephant on top of a skyscraper and Gloria Grant fighting zombies.  Flash beats up his dad and is told to go to AA, Spidey beats up Norman Osborn and Jack O Lantern tells Norman to go to Hades!  Want to know what else happens, tune in now! Sponsored by Quilts by Shocker. Segment: It's not Huckleberry Finn, it's Spider-Man. Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and New Kraven.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

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A Funny SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 73 years ago, Jack Goes Trick or Treating with the Beavers.  Jack goes through Beverly Hills with the Beavers.Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 73 years ago, Overdue Library Book.    Henry's library book is overdue...to the tune of $5. Beware of Huckleberry Finn!  Then, The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast November 2, 1947, 78 years ago, The Toothache.  Charley's got a toothache. Mortimer Snerd went to a Halloween party. After Charley goes to the dentist, he dreams about hell..and there's Fred Allen. Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 2, 1949, 76 years ago, Lum and Abner Divide the Store.   The boys are feuding once again and the rope goes up in the middle of the store. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 2, 1942, 83 years ago, Mars Expedition.   The Mars expedition is now incorporated, and stock certificates have already been printed. Squire Skimp has appointed himself treasurer. Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Joe Lansdale is here to give us all a smack upside the head.   We are talking about The Essential Horror of Joe R. Lansdale – his brand new career-retrospective, collecting the stories that have defined him for decades as one of the most edgy, provocative writers of the grim and grotesque.   We cover some of the classics, like “Bubba Ho Tep,” “Mr Weed Eater” and “On the Far Side of the Cadillac Desert with Dead Folks” – asking where the craziness came from, and finding the roots in Joe's colourful life.   But we also discuss more serious matters, such as the hatred depicted in “The Night They Missed the Horror Show,” and what it means in our current puritanical, easily-outraged era.   Enjoy! Beware!   Other books mentioned: The Thicket (2013), by Joe R. Lansdale Paradise Sky (2015), by Joe R. Lansdale The Nightrunners (1987), by Joe R. Lansdale “A Rose For Emily” (1930), by William Faulkner “Cannibalism in the Cars” (1868), by Mark Twain “Duel” (1971), by Richard Matheson Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), by Mark Twain Neither Beg Nor Yield: Stories With an S&S Attitude (2024), edited by Jason M. Waltz Swords in the Shadows (2025), edited by Cullen Bunn The Only Good Indians (2020), by Stephen Graham Jones The Buffalo Hunter Hunter (2025), by Stephen Graham Jones The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild (2025), by Bryan Burrough Lonesome Dove (1985), by Larry McMurtry   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Bluesky @talkscaredpod.bsky.social on Instagram/Threads, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Book Club Day at the Professional Left, where we're spoiling a 141-year-old novel that remains the undisputed champ of American literature—and revealing why it's more relevant than ever.What does Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn teach us about the struggle for America's soul in the age of Trump? Huck faces an agonizing choice: turn in his friend Jim and save his soul, or commit what he believes is a mortal sin and "go to hell." What happens when a sound heart collides with a deformed conscience?Why are the Duke and the King—usually portrayed as "lovable scamps" in film adaptations—actually dangerous grifters who sell Jim back into slavery for "forty dirty dollars"? How does Huck transform from a passive, undecided observer into an activist with a plan? And what can we learn from his refusal to accept the "Both Sides" lie of his era?We're fighting the same battle Twain declared war on: a culture that wraps monstrous lies in scripture and protects them with passive, silent complicity.All right, then—we'll go to hell.More at proleftpod.com.Not safe for work. Recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance.Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show

Laura channels the timeless wit and wisdom of Mark Twain—not only as the legendary author and humorist, but as a soul continuing his purpose on the other side. His message reminds us to lighten up, discover the gold within our own stories, and allow our voices to shine with creativity and truth.Mark Twain (born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835–1910) grew up along the Mississippi River in the small town of Hannibal, Missouri. His childhood surrounded by riverboats, storytelling, and the colorful characters of a frontier town would later inspire his most famous works, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.He showed us that humor is more than entertainment—it's a powerful tool for truth and transformation, capable of opening minds, dissolving prejudice, and inspiring change.For more information about Laura and her work you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net or find her on X @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook at @realhealingpowers and @mllelaura, and on Instagram, TikTok and Insight Timer @laurapowers44.

 John Isaac Jones's new biographical novel on Samuel Langhorne Clemens, A/K/A Mark Twain, brings the fascinating life of America's most famous humorist to you in vivid, captivating detail. His time - 1840s-1910 America. Wagon trains moving west; California gold rush; telegraph invented; War between the States; Lincoln assassinated; the golden spike; Custer massacred; the trail of tears; invention of electric light, the telephone, and the automobile; the Spanish-American War; political events leading to WWI. His loves - His strait-laced, highly-religious mother Jane who vowed he was "born to be hanged!"; Laura Hawkins, his childhood sweetheart to whom he was unable to commit; Ina Coolbrith, the beautiful California poetess and lover who vowed to hold him; his beloved wife Olivia who urged him to become “a serious writer;” his oldest daughter Susan whom he worshipped from the day she was born until the day of her death.His genius – Samuel Langhorne Clemens, news reporter, steamboat pilot, gold miner, lecturer, world-traveler, adventurer, author of the classic Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn books; the first man to circumnavigate the world on a steamship; singlehandedly invented the travelogue genre when he wrote Innocents Abroad; later books, including A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Roughing it, Life of the Mississippi and the short story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, earned him the title “The father of American literature.”https://johnisaacjones.com/#content http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

Willi Weitzel hat Neugierde zum Beruf gemacht. Und damit ist er überaus erfolgreich. Jahrelang ist der Autor und Fernsehmoderator mit seiner Sendung „Willi wills wissen“ unterwegs gewesen und hat Kindern – und Erwachsenen – die Welt erklärt. In einer Sonderfolge vom Bürgerfest des Bundespräsidenten ist Will Weitzel Gast des Podcasts „Zukunft gestalten“ der Bertelsmann Stiftung.Und worum geht es im Gespräch mit Malva Sucker und Jochen Arntz? Natürlich um Kinder. Und darum, wie man es schafft, dass junge Menschen engagierte Mitglieder der Gesellschaft werden können. „Teilhabe ist ein Kinderrecht“, sagt Willi Weitzel. Sport, Feuerwehr, Vereine müssten wie Magneten für Kinder sein. „Man kann ja nicht warten, bis sie 18 sind und dann erwarten, dass sie sich engagieren.“ Deshalb sieht Weitzel auch Vorteile darin, dass junge Menschen bereits ab 16 wählen dürfen. Jugendliche könnten heute auf so viele Wissensquellen zurückgreifen. Er selbst habe nicht einmal ein Drittel von dem gewusst, was junge Menschen heute wissen. In seinem neuen Projekt macht Weitzel Träume zum Thema und die Frage, wie man sie verwirklicht. Er habe als Kind davon geträumt, wie Tom Sawyer und Huckleberry Finn auf einem Floß über den Mississippi zu schippern. Als Kind habe das nicht geklappt. Als Erwachsener schon. Zwar nicht auf dem Mississippi, aber immerhin auf dem Ammersee.Weiterführende Links:Publikationen "Wählen ab 16"Factsheet Kinder- und Jugendarmut in Deutschlandhttps://www.laendermonitor.de/de/startseiteVereinbarkeit? Fehlanzeige! In Jobangeboten kommt Familienfreundlichkeit zu kurzUnternehmen sollten junge Menschen über Ausbildungsangebote besser informierenhttps://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/mediathek/medien/mid/junge-menschen-und-demokratie-ein-blick-auf-das-jahr-2024Podcasts der Bertelsmann Stiftung: https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/presse/podcasts-der-bertelsmann-stiftungSchreibt uns an podcast@bertelsmann-stiftung.de oder auf https://www.instagram.com/bertelsmannstiftung/ Kapitelübersicht:00:00 Einführung und Begrüßung02:29 Kinderrechte und die Bedeutung der gesellschaftlichen Teilhabe04:01 Tipps für Politiker im Umgang mit Kindern07:09 Diskussion über das Wahlrecht ab 16 Jahren09:22 Handynutzung und soziale Medien bei Kindern12:08 Willi Weitzel über Kindheitsträume und Inspiration

durée : 00:58:26 - Le Book Club - par : Marie Richeux - Dans son dernier roman, prix Pulitzer 2025, l'auteur américain Percival Everett propose une réécriture audacieuse des "Aventures de Huckleberry Finn" de Mark Twain. De Jim, esclave et personnage secondaire, il fait le héros et narrateur de son récit : un geste à la portée politique et littéraire. - réalisation : Vivien Demeyère - invités : Percival Everett romancier américain

durée : 00:03:22 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - L'écrivain américain Percival Everett revigore le roman américain en détournant le grand classique de Mark Twain "Les Aventures de Huckleberry Finn" dans un récit picaresque anti-raciste.

As part of the "25 for '25" series, Jacke starts the episode with a look at #20 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Then he reclaims a previous episode devoted to Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun, a brilliant playwright who died at the tragically young age of 34. (The Hansberry episode, which was originally released in February 2021 as Episode 310, was lost from the archives for several years.) Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open through the end of September)! The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with ⁠John Shors Travel⁠. Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website ⁠historyofliterature.com⁠. Or visit the ⁠History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary⁠ at ⁠John Shors Travel⁠. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at ⁠patreon.com/literature ⁠or ⁠historyofliterature.com/donate ⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:07:55 - Le Masque et la Plume - Qu'ont pensé les critiques littéraires du nouveau roman de l'américain Percival Everett, "James", une réécriture audacieuse des "Aventures de Huckleberry Finn" de Mark Twain (1884) publié aux éditions de l'Olivier dans une traduction d'Anne-Laure Tissut ? Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Send us a textAccording to Miriam Webster, the Bildungsroman is a novel about the moral and psychological growth of a main character. Today, we're kicking off our Anne of Green Gables bonus episode series with an introduction to the genre, a basic examination of life on Prince Edward Island, the 7th Canadian province where the Anne books primarily take place, and some context and backstory about L.M. Montgomery, the creator and author of this timeless series. If we think back to our high school days, it's likely that most of us read popular titles like Catcher in the Rye, Invisible Man, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. But what about coming of age stories that center the experiences of women and girls? Popularized by titles like Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice, the Bildungsroman has also been used throughout history by female authors to challenge societal expectations of women's roles and the politics that make them law. Coming of age stories about women and girls are oftentimes infantilized and deemed appropriate reading material for girls only. We argue they're important and good for everyone, regardless of age and gender. The themes and journeys depicted reflect a very different perspective when boys and men are not the central protagonist, focusing more on romance, gender roles, and access to independence and mobility. Join us this Friday, and for the following five as we read and discuss all eight of the Anne of Green Gables books and the 1980's movie adaptations within this feminist, coming of age context. We'll cover everything from our least and most favorite characters and plot points, to how L.M. Montgomery uses the genre to examine political issues, women's roles, and society at large. We'll bring you fun facts, and even a bonus feature called “That's JUST Like A Man!” These books surprised us in all the best ways and we cannot wait to share them with you! And today we even bring you a fave and fail with a childhood twist, and an old timey / animated smash or pass.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Check out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of Split or Swallow! Now a Barnes & Noble & Amazon best seller titled: Kiss of the Basilisk!  https://youtu.be/fknhocSNIKM____Shop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is Wearing: Troop Beverly Hills sweater from Etsy | * https://go.magik.ly/ml/2g6nn/ Liz is Wearing:  Anne of Green Gables sweater from Amazon | * https://amzn.to/41JA1CB AnyYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Guests: Charles N. Steele, Daniel Gullotta, & Benedict Whalen Host Scot Bertram talks with Charles N. Steele, director of the Center for Commerce and Freedom and associate professor of economics at Hillsdale College, about the economic fallout of proposed Universal Basic Income (UBI) policies. Daniel Gullotta, assistant professor at The Ohio State University’s Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, discusses his recent essay on the growing number of young people committing themselves to Christianity. And Benedict Whalen, associate professor of English at Hillsdale College, concludes a short series on the life and work of American writer Mark Twain with a discussion of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jacke talks to eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Was Huck Black?: Mark Twain and African-American Voices) about her new book Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, which sheds new light on the origins and influence of Mark Twain's beloved yet polarizing figure. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the recent spate of Mark Twain news, from the publication of Percival Everett's prizewinning novel James, to John Jeremiah Sullivan's review of Ron Chernow's biography Mark Twain, to Conan O'Brien's acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Special Announcement: The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with ⁠John Shors Travel⁠. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website ⁠historyofliterature.com⁠. Or visit the ⁠History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary⁠ at ⁠John Shors Travel⁠. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at ⁠patreon.com/literature ⁠or ⁠historyofliterature.com/donate ⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennard Dayle has written a laugh out loud satire about the Civil War.  It's both risky and ambitious and he pulls it off beautifully in How to Dodge a Cannonball.  It's a novel about Anders, a man totally unequipped to handle the horrors of the Civil War, in which he switches sides three times.  How to Dodge a Cannonball is moving, the language is both intense and incredible, and it will make you giggle at things you never thought possible.  Considered one of America's great “moral” wars, this Civil War book pokes fun at everything from racism to royalty. Take your time and get lost in Dennard's satiric world.  We are so glad we did.  Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's episode:   How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard Dayle Everything Abridged by Dennard Dayle Catch-22 by Joseph Heller The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Moby Dick by Herman Melville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced",[1] with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature".[2] Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884),[3] with the latter often called the "Great American Novel". He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner. The novelist Ernest Hemingway claimed that "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn."[4]

It's the last episode of Season 4 and we're back from the Stratford Festival and diving headfirst into Anne of Green Gables—the play! We dive into everything we loved, from the production's inventive stagecraft to the standout performances. And of course we share the moments that made us laugh, cry, and geek out with other Kindred Spirits. Whether you've seen the show or just wish you had, this episode is your front-row seat.  And we wrap up this final episode of Season 4 with our recommendations for summer reading!   Inspired by:   We are inspired by summer reading! Kelly recommends:  Rilla of Ingleside to get a jump on our 5th season!  Also, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore for a juicy, thrilling read, James by Percival Everett for a beautiful and heartbreaking reimagining of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective, and Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz for a book within a book twisty mystery. Ragon recommends: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst for a cozy fantasy world, Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn for the adventures of retired female assassins, and Buried Deep by Naomi Novik for a collection of wildly diverse fantasy short stories by one of our favorite fantasy writers. If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media!  Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram. 

John is joined by National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winning author Ron Chernow to discuss his new, best-selling biography, “Mark Twain.” Chernow explains why Twain, whom he argues was America's original political pundit, exerts a powerful and enduring hold on America's imagination; why his insights and humor remain not just relevant today but timeless; and how Twain, in the course of his life, became “de-southernized.” Ron also reflects on how Percival Everett's award-winning novel “James” is less a corrective to than an expansion of Twain's “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” which, despite its copious use of the n-word, stands as perhaps the greatest of all anti-slavery novels. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT by Sarah Winman, chosen by Harry Trevaldwyn THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho, chosen by Xantoné Blacq JAMES by Percival Everett, chosen by Harriett GilbertMusic producer and composer Xantoné Blacq joins actor and writer Harry Trevaldwyn to share the books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert. First up, Harry brings to the table a book by The Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Winman. A book about childhood and growing up, friendships and families, triumph and tragedy and everything in between. When God Was a Rabbit celebrates the magic of the everyday for Harry, but what do the others think of it?Next up, Xantoné chooses The Alchemist by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, which since publication in 1988 has become a widely translated international bestseller. A blend of spirituality, magical realism and folklore, Xantoné finds it an incredibly motivational read. Are Harry and Harriett also inspired by it?Finally, Harriett puts forward Percival Everett's most recent book, the 2024 Booker Prize nominated 'James'. Both funny and horrifying, soulful and thrilling, Everett reframes the story of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim. Harriett is blown away by it - do the others agree? Producer: Becky RipleyPhoto credit CK Morrison

Biographer Ron Chernow's acclaimed books include Alexander Hamilton, adapted into the Broadway musical Hamilton, and Washington: A Life, which received the Pulitzer Prize for Biography. With his new book Mark Twain, Chernow illuminates the colorful and complex life of the fame-seeking journalist, satirist, performer and political pundit. America's first literary celebrity, Twain was unique among his contemporaries for grappling so fully with the legacy of slavery, including with his most famous book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  On May 21, 2025, Ron Chernow came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco for an onstage conversation with Jonathan Bass. 

Mark Twain by Ron Chernow is a deep dive into the life of one of America's literary geniuses through the eyes of a master biographer. Ron joins us to talk about his research process, understanding the inner and outer life of Mark Twain, viewing Twain through a modern lens, the future of biographies and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Mark Twain by Ron Chernow Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Chasing the Last Laugh by Richard Zacks Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Mark Twain by Ron Chernow James by Percival Everett The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf

Stories we watch and read often only show it from one perspective, very often excluding those that truly made all the difference. In Big Jim and the White Boy, a graphic novel that reimagines the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, we get to experience the journey from the perspective of Jim and centers on his experiences with his sidekick Huck. Author David F. Walker and artist Marcus Kwame Anderson join us to talk about all of the inspirations, ambitions, love and strength of Big Jim. LISTEN NOW!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support.

Tonight's rundown:  Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill sets the record straight on DOGE and clears up the misinformation spread by both sides. The Trump administration orders schools to end DEI programs or risk federal funding cuts. An update on the confirmation vote for Kash Patel as the next FBI Director. Dietitian Scott Keatley joins the No Spin News to talk about rising obesity rates in America and how RFK Jr. and the government can help address the problem. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox announces the department will not enforce federal immigration laws. This Day in History: Mark Twain publishes the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Final Thought: Stay tuned for Bill's big announcement tomorrow! In Case You Missed It: Stand out from the crowd with our NEW Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! For a limited time, get Bill O'Reilly's bestselling The United States of Trump and a No Spin Mug for only $39.95. Get Bill's latest book, CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, out NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices