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Percival Everett (born December 22, 1956) is an American writer and Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Southern California. He has described himself as "pathologically ironic" and has played around with numerous genres such as western fiction, mysteries, thrillers, satire and philosophical fiction.
Nov 8, 2022 · If you’re a longtime fan, or just discovering his work, here are five novels to savor — stories that show Everett’s distinctive, often playful, literary style. ‘Dr. No’ (2022) Everett ...
Apr 17, 2024 · Percival Everett is an American writer whose works reflect a wide range of subjects and styles and often deal head-on with philosophy and preconceptions concerning race. He has authored more than 30 books of fiction and poetry, including the novels Erasure (2001) and Telephone (2020).
Mar 11, 2024 · Percival Everett’s majestic new novel, “James,” goes several steps further. Everett flips the perspective on the events in “Huckleberry Finn.” He gives us the story as a coolly electric...
Mar 11, 2024 · The author of “Erasure” is renowned for his satires of genre, identity, and America. But his great target may be language itself. By Maya Binyam. March 11, 2024. Everett’s latest novel, “James,”...
May 31, 2024 · And ‘James,’ by Percival Everett, is a book that refuses the white savior narrative.” We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review’s podcast in general ...
Dec 12, 2023 · With the first Percival Everett-inspired screen adaptation American Fiction coming to theaters starting on Dec. 15, we're taking a moment to revisit his provocative and affecting satirical...
