Daphne du Maurier became famous thanks to her books and the adaptations they inspired, and her life story is just as intriguing as any of her writing.
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06/16/21 • 36 min
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Stuff You Missed in History Class - Daphne du Maurier
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Welcome to Stuff You Missed in History Class, a production of I Heart Radio. Hello, and welcome to the podcast. I'm Tracy V. Wilson and I'm Holly Fry. A few weeks ago, some friends of mine were talking about the eight novel Rebecca and how good it is. That's the conversation I over oversaw slash overheard on Twitter. Uh. Somehow, even though this is totally my kind of book and I remember my mom having a copy of it when I was in high school, I had
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Who did Daphne du Maurier marry?
Daphne du Maurier married Frederick Arthur Montague Browning.
How many children did Daphne du Maurier have?
Daphne du Maurier had three children: Tessa, Flavia, and Christian (Kid).
What was Daphne du Maurier's first commercially successful novel?
Daphne du Maurier's first commercially successful novel was "Jamaica Inn" in 1936.
Which of Daphne du Maurier's novels was adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock?
Alfred Hitchcock adapted Daphne du Maurier's novel "Rebecca" into a film.
What was the outcome of the plagiarism allegations against Daphne du Maurier?
There was no proof that Daphne du Maurier had plagiarized the novels she was accused of plagiarizing.
What happened to Daphne du Maurier's husband?
Daphne du Maurier's husband died, leading her to experience depression.
What was the last novel written by Daphne du Maurier?
Daphne du Maurier's last novel was "Rule Britannia."
What was Daphne du Maurier's fascination with the author of "Rebecca"?
Daphne du Maurier had a fascination with the story's characters and wanted to learn more about its author.
Where did Daphne du Maurier find inspiration for her novels?
Daphne du Maurier found inspiration in Cornwall, which became her adopted home and the setting for many of her works.
How was Daphne du Maurier's initial reputation as a writer?
Daphne du Maurier initially had a reputation as a commercial writer, but scholars recognized her work as worthy of academic study after her death.
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