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Much of David Copperfield is autobiographical, and some scholars believe Heep's mannerisms and physical attributes to be based on Hans Christian Andersen, [2] [3] whom Dickens met shortly before writing the novel. Uriah Heep's schemes and behaviour could also be based on Thomas Powell, [4] employee of Thomas Chapman, a friend of Dickens. Powell ...
As the books were read by so many (one publisher, Chapman & Hall, sold 2 million copies of Dickens's works in the period 1900–1906), [204] the characters became more popular for use outside the novels, in jigsaw puzzles and postcards. Uriah Heep and Mr Micawber were popular figures for illustrations.
David's first wife, Dora Spenlow, is believed to be based upon Maria Beadnell, whom Dickens loved in his early youth. David's friend since boyhood and his second wife, Agnes Wickfield , the real heroine of the novel, is based on Dickens' sisters-in-law Mary and Georgina Hogarth ; both of whom were very close to Dickens.
"Here's a Book" – Aunt Betsey Trotwood, Mr. Dick and Young David "Here's a Book (Reprise)" – Betsey Trotwood, Mr. Dick and Adult David "Umble" – Uriah Heep and Mrs. Heep "The Circle Waltz" – Adult David, Dora Spenlow, Agnes Wickfield and Ensemble; Act II "Up the Ladder" – Uriah Heep and Mr. Micawber "I Wish He Knew" – Agnes Wickfield
Agnes, refusing, resists Heep throughout the years. Hiding her true feelings for David, she helps and advises him in his infatuation with and marriage to Dora Spenlow. Later, when Wilkins Micawber is recruited as a clerk by Heep, she urges him to gather evidence against Heep; this ultimately leads to Heep's downfall.
Uriah Heep may refer to: Uriah Heep (David Copperfield) , a character in the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield Uriah Heep (band) , a British rock band active since 1969
The original adaptation was written by John Sullivan, the writer of BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, and would have emphasised the comic aspects of Dickens' novel.The plan was to reunite former stars David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst on-screen, with Jason playing Wilkins Micawber and Lyndhurst in the role of Uriah Heep.
The Magician's Birthday is the fifth studio album by English rock band Uriah Heep, released in November 1972 by Bronze Records in the UK and Mercury Records in the US. The concept was "based loosely on a short story" written by keyboardist Ken Hensley in June and July 1972.