David Copperfield

Name: David Copperfield
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780140439441
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By Charles Dickens

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David Copperfield by Charles Dickens is a richly detailed coming-of-age story following the life of the titular character, from his troubled childhood through his journey to adulthood. As David navigates various personal and social challenges, he encounters a wide array of memorable characters who shape his character and destiny. The novel explores themes of perseverance, identity, and personal growth against the backdrop of Victorian England.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by rich storytelling, enjoy coming-of-age tales, and are drawn to vibrant character portrayals and detailed social commentary. This heartwarming yet poignant journey will appeal to those who appreciate classics exploring themes of resilience, personal growth, and the complexity of human nature.

David Copperfield

This is the novel Dickens regarded as his "favourite child" and is considered his most autobiographical. As David recounts his experience from childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist, Dickens draws openly and revealingly on his own life.

Drawing on Charles Dickens's own, often difficult childhood, to create a compelling story of personal success, David Copperfield is edited with an introduction and notes by Jeremy Tambling in Penguin Classics.

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This is the novel Dickens regarded as his favourite child and is considered his most autobiographical. As David recounts his experience from childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist, Dickens draws openly and revealingly on his own life.

Among the gloriously vivid cast of characters are Rosa Dartle, Dora, Steerforth, and the 'umble Uriah Heep, along with Mr Micawber, a portrait of Dickens's own father which evokes the mixture of love, nostalgia and guilt.

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David Copperfield is frequently lauded for its detailed character development and immersive storytelling, with Virginia Woolf hailing it as the most perfect of Dickens's works. Readers appreciate its rich depiction of Victorian society and the personal growth of the protagonist, which reflects Dickens's own life experiences. The novel is often celebrated for its blend of humour and poignancy, making it a timeless classic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140439441

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Illustrated by H.K. Browne
Introduction by Jeremy Tambling
Notes by Jeremy Tambling

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 691g

Pages: 1024

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Charles Dickens (Author) Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.