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David Copperfield

Charles Dickens

David Copperfield is a novel in the bildungsroman genre by Charles Dickens, narrated by the eponymous David Copperfield, detailing his adventures in his journey from infancy to maturity. It was first published as a serial in 1849 and 1850 and as a book in 1850.

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The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

In two episodes, Barbara Kingsolver highlighted the classic novel as the structural template for her book Demon Copperhead, noting that its framework fit her story perfectly. Ezra Klein echoed that the novel’s structure was being followed loosely. The discussion presented the title as a useful model rather than a direct recommendation.

Episode: Best Of: Barbara Kingsolver on ‘Urban-Rural Antipa...

Kingsolver said she loosely based Demon Copperhead on the structure of Dickens's classic novel.

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the novel is following loosely in the structure of David Copperfield by Dickens.

Episode: Barbara Kingsolver Thinks Urban Liberals Have It A...

Dickens's classic was referenced as the structural template for Demon Copperhead.

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Charles Dickens is the key... I took David Copperfield as my template, and I just laid my book right over it because it worked so well.

The Megyn Kelly Show

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The Megyn Kelly Show

The podcast discussed a modern adaptation of the classic novel, noting that it was presented in a colorblind way, prompting a discussion on how future generations will understand historical context.

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I don't know if you saw the movie Life of David Copperfield or just came out. There's another one that I just saw the ad for on Netflix. It's a new series on Netflix, and it takes place in the time of...

— Episode: Glenn Beck on America in 2021, the Media...

Episode: Glenn Beck on America in 2021, the Media, and COVI...

The podcast discussed a modern adaptation of the classic novel, noting that it was presented in a colorblind way, prompting a discussion on how future generations will understand historical context.

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I don't know if you saw the movie Life of David Copperfield or just came out. There's another one that I just saw the ad for on Netflix. It's a new series on Netflix, and it takes place in the time of David Copperfield.

99% Invisible

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99% Invisible

It was mentioned briefly, in the context of someone potentially mixing up their Dickens books when it came to the magic wands at the fair.

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Or perhaps someone just mixed up their David Copperfields.

— Episode: Christmas with The Allusionist

Episode: Christmas with The Allusionist

It was mentioned briefly, in the context of someone potentially mixing up their Dickens books when it came to the magic wands at the fair.

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Or perhaps someone just mixed up their David Copperfields.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

They said they had read David Copperfield as required reading in school.

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David Copperfield in school required reading.

— Episode: Rerelease: Dax's Mom (Laura Labo)

Episode: Rerelease: Dax's Mom (Laura Labo)

They said they had read David Copperfield as required reading in school.

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David Copperfield in school required reading.

Episode: Billie Joe Armstrong

He expressed love for the classic novel, mentioning it as one of the books he enjoys reading.

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I love Copperfield.

Short History Of...

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Short History Of...

The episode noted that the book featured a character based on Dickens's father, pointing to the endearingly optimistic Mr. Micawber as an illustration of familial influence. The hosts highlighted this connection to illustrate how personal history shaped the novel's tone.

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