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How important is it, in terms of both understanding and appreciating Demon Copperhead, to have read David Cooperfield?

Peggy Hardman I did not like David Copperfield, obviously there are parallels, but admit when reading, especially the childhood years of Demon, I had flashbacks to …moreI did not like David Copperfield, obviously there are parallels, but admit when reading, especially the childhood years of Demon, I had flashbacks to Oliver Twist. Book needs no priors to my way of thinking; its themes are all around us today, and are easily recognized, I believe.(less)

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Jeffrey Spitz Cohan Thanks Peggy. I'm curious: What didn't you like about David Copperfield? ...more
Nov 10, 2022 05:29AM · flag

Peggy Hardman HA! Despite my best friend being a Brit Lit prof, I just do not like Dickens; too much misery, gray, etc. I did like Oliver Twist for some reason, gue ...more
Nov 10, 2022 06:18AM · flag

Amy Both David C and Oliver Twist treat the topics of child poverty/neglect and other autobiographical aspects of Dickens' life. DC is described as semiau ...more
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