Who was awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for a novel that serves as a provocative and satirical reimagining of the site of Jim from Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
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The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Percival Everett.
American author Percival Everett received the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel James.
The book offers a sharp and satirical reinterpretation of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, told entirely from the viewpoint of the enslaved character Jim. By giving Jim a strong voice and deeper intellect, Everett challenges racial stereotypes and exposes the irrationality of white supremacy. The novel has been widely appreciated for its humor, emotional depth, and creative storytelling.