Daphne Du Maurier's The Birds

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Daphne du Maurier’s “The Birds”, is well known for its apocalyptic plot and the idea of nature turning against humanity. It is her original work that is eventually used in the famous film, The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock. Although it was a bestseller, Daphne du Maurier never got much credit for writing “The Birds” or anything in general. She “enjoyed great popular success over the years, but during her lifetime she received comparatively little critical esteem” (theguardian). Unfortunately, critics seemed to disregard her passion and skill in her works. In addition, Hitchcock’s film dwarfed du Maurier’s short story in popularity. It may seem like du Maurier’s “The Birds” wouldn’t have any good criticism, but in recent years, her short story has

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