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Percival Everett wins National Book Award for fiction with retelling of Huckleberry Finn

Percival Everett won the National Book Award for his book 'James', a reimagining of Twain's classic, highlighting themes of race and history.

Percival Everett, Author of James,' Wins National Book Award for Fiction

Percival Everett won the National Book Award for his novel 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn' from the perspective of an enslaved man.

Percival Everett wins National Book Award for fiction with retelling of Huckleberry Finn

Percival Everett won the National Book Award for his book 'James', a reimagining of Twain's classic, highlighting themes of race and history.

Percival Everett, Author of James,' Wins National Book Award for Fiction

Percival Everett won the National Book Award for his novel 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn' from the perspective of an enslaved man.
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Tony Tulathimutte Always Eats His Vegetables

Tony Tulathimutte's 'Rejection' explores themes of sex, envy, and loserdom, capturing the complexities of contemporary life.
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Here Are the Finalists for the 2024 National Book Award

This year's National Book Award finalists represent a rich diversity in literature, featuring significant works across multiple genres addressing complex social themes.

2024 National Book Award Shortlists Announced

2024 National Book Award shortlists announced, with winners to be revealed on November 20.

Here Are the Finalists for the 2024 National Book Award

This year's National Book Award finalists represent a rich diversity in literature, featuring significant works across multiple genres addressing complex social themes.

2024 National Book Award Shortlists Announced

2024 National Book Award shortlists announced, with winners to be revealed on November 20.
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The Art of Fiction No. 185

Shirley Hazzard defended high culture in a speech at the National Book Awards.
Hazzard's books have been making the same argument for decades.

The Art of Fiction No. 8

Ralph Ellison's first novel, Invisible Man, received the National Book Award in 1953.
Ellison believed the state of US fiction was unhappy and receiving the award was an 'attempt' rather than an achievement.
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