In this 14 week SDG, we will embark on a literary adventure! We'll begin in the first week with the classic film (1935) adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved autobiographical novel, David Copperfield. Immerse yourself in a world populated by unforgettable characters like the scheming Uriah Heep, the eccentric Miss Betsey Trotwood, the perpetually optimistic Mr. Micawber, and the warmhearted Peggotty family, all alongside the young David himself.
Then for the remaining 13 weeks, prepare to be captivated by Barbara Kingsolver's brilliant reimagining. At only 43 pages per week, in her novel Demon Copperhead, Kingsolver takes the heart of Dickens' story and transplants it to modern-day Appalachia, ravaged by the opioid crisis. We meet Demon, a young foster child facing abuse and hardship. Yet, his wit, compassion, and unwavering spirit for survival echo the strength of David Copperfield. Prepare to be as enthralled by Kingsolver's Demon as you were by Dickens' classic, together we will compare and contrast these works
1. David Copperfield, 1935 film
2. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 1-6
3. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 7-11
4. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 12-16
5. David Copperfield, chaps. 17-21
6. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 22-26
7. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 27-31
8. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 32-36
9. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 37-41
10. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 42-46
11. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 47-51
12. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 52-56
13. Demon Copperhead, chaps. 57-60
14. Demon Copperhead, chaps, 61-64
Reading amount is c. 43 pp. per week.
David Copperfield, 1935 rentable on Amazon and Youtube
Barbara Kingsolver, DEMON COPPERHEAD (Harper Collins, 2022)