Adam Clarke (1760-1832), was a Methodist theologian, who is best known for his whole Bible commentary that is still used by millions today.This particular biography, by James Everett, was penned in 1843. This is book one in a three book series, and provides a fascinating look into the life of the late theologian.

**PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view • In development as a feature film to be produced by Steven SpielbergKIRKUS PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times Book Revi...

Adam Clarke (1760-1832), was a Methodist theologian, who is best known for his whole Bible commentary that is still used by millions today.This particular biography, by James Everett, was penned in 1849. This is the final book in the three book series, and provides a fascinating look into the life of the late theologian.

Adam Clarke (1760-1832), was a Methodist theologian, who is best known for his whole Bible commentary that is still used by millions today. This particular biography, by James Everett, was penned in 1844. This is book two in a three book series, and provides a fascinating look into the life of the late theologian.

It is quite likely that the "Village Blacksmith" will not suit the taste of some of our friends -- he does not suit our own exactly; but he pleases a great many people, as is evident from the fact that a great many editions of his Life have been issued in Great Britain and in the United States. Perhaps some of the incidents recorded by his biographer will stumble the faith of the reader; but we have been assured by some who had personal acquaintance with Mr. Hick -- among...

« Ces gamins blancs, Huck et Tom, m’observaient. Ils imaginaient toujours des jeux dans lesquels j’étais soit le méchant soit une proie, mais à coup sûr leur jouet. [...] On gagne toujours à donner aux Blancs ce qu’ils veulent. »Qui est James ? Le jeune esclave illettré qui a fui la plantation ? Ou cet homme cultivé et plein d’humour qui se joue des Blancs ? Percival Everett transforme le personnage de Jim créé par Mark Twain, dans son roman Huckleberry Finn, en un héros i...

Ad Hannibal, una cittadina lungo il fiume Mississippi, lo schiavo Jim scopre che a breve verrà venduto a un uomo di New Orleans, finendo per essere separato per sempre dalla moglie e dalla figlia. Decide, quindi, di scappare e nascondersi nella vicina Jackson Island per guadagnare tempo e ideare un piano che gli permetta di salvare la sua famiglia. Nel frattempo, Huckleberry Finn ha simulato la propria morte per sfuggire al padre violento recentemente tornato in città, e anche lui si rifug...

**PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of viewNATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • KIRKUS PRIZE WINNER • A LOS ANGELES TIMES BEST FICTION BOOK OF ...

James es un libro fascinante. Una reescritura de Las aventuras de Huckleberry Finn de Mark Twain desde el punto de vista de Jim, el esclavo. Con el humor típico de Percival Everett y una inteligencia sobrecogedora, el lector vive una gran aventura, la de la libertad. James es el nombre de la dignidad. El esclavo ha visitado de forma clandestina la biblioteca de su amo y ha aprendido a leer y escribir. Cuando se entera de que lo han vendido y lo van a separar de su mujer y su hija decide e...

James is een geestige, wrange en huiveringwekkende hervertelling van De avonturen van Huckleberry Finn vanuit het perspectief van de tot slaaf gemaakte Jim.Wanneer Jim hoort dat hij binnenkort verkocht zal worden, en voor altijd gescheiden van zijn vrouw en kind, ontsnapt hij naar een eiland in de rivier de Mississippi. Daar treft hij de witte jongen Huck, die zijn eigen dood in scène heeft gezet om te ontsnappen aan zijn gewelddadige vader. Het is het begin van e...

« Ces gamins blancs, Huck et Tom, m’observaient. Ils imaginaient toujours des jeux dans lesquels j’étais soit le méchant soit une proie, mais à coup sûr leur jouet. [...] On gagne toujours à donner aux Blancs ce qu’ils veulent. »Qui est James ? Le jeune esclave illettré qui a fui la plantation ? Ou cet homme cultivé et plein d’humour qui se joue des Blancs ? Percival Everett transforme le personnage de Jim créé par Mark Twain, dans son roman Huckleberry Finn , en un héros inoubliab...

A South Carolina smalltown country store attracts a diverse group of neighbors who tell stories and impart wisdom that was earned the hard way.By turns humorous, satiric, and poignant, this new novel from one of the South's leading writers is peopled by true individuals who have grown wise from experience.Chauncey Doolittle has suffered his losses and now lives alone in an old farmhouse on the side of a hill. Far from being lonely, however, he is a keen obs...