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The Penguin Podcast: Underdogs feat. Malcolm Gladwell, Matthew Frank and Elizabeth Fremantle

This episode of the Penguin Podcast focuses on one of literature’s favourite characters - the underdog. 

27 January 2014

What is our fascination with the downtrodden character? Why do writers enjoy exploring things from their perspective? Is there a part of us that identifies with them? Is it because it makes it all the sweeter when things work out for them?

David and Goliath
David and Goliath
  • Malcolm Gladwell
The Bubble Wrap Boy
The Bubble Wrap Boy
  • Phil Earle
I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic
I Am Zlatan Ibrahimovic
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic
If I Should Die
If I Should Die
  • Matthew Frank
The Son
The Son
  • Jo Nesbo
Sisters of Treason
Sisters of Treason
  • E C Fremantle

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