Slate Books Gabfest Reads: Demon Copperhead
Aug 19, 2023
Barbara Kingsolver, author of Demon Copperhead, talks about Appalachia's exploitation, the complexities of characters, generational trauma, and politics in her novel. She challenges stereotypes, highlights marginalized youth, and aims to inspire compassion between rural and urban communities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Exploitation and Identity of Appalachia
01:39 • 12min
Resilience and the Complexity of Characters
13:10 • 2min
Constructing 'Demon Copperhead' Based on 'David Copperfield'
15:04 • 2min
Generational Trauma and Forgiveness
16:40 • 2min
Love, Trauma, and Politics in 'Demon Copperhead'
18:19 • 10min