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David Copperfield

By Charles Dickens
Series: The Penguin English Library
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David Copperfield follows the life story of the titular character from his impoverished and troubled childhood to his development into a successful author. The narrative details his adventures, friendships, and struggles, painting a vivid picture of Victorian society. Through David’s journey of personal growth and self-discovery, the themes of perseverance and the pursuit of happiness are explored.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate classic literature exploring themes of personal growth and perseverance. It tells a captivating coming-of-age story with rich characters and vivid depictions of 19th-century England. If you're interested in a narrative filled with emotion, humour, and insight into human nature, this book may appeal to you.

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David Copperfield

Chronicles David Copperfield's extraordinary journey through life, as he encounters villains, saviours, eccentrics and grotesques, including the wicked Mr Murdstone, stout-hearted Peggotty, formidable Betsey Trotwood, impecunious Micawber and odious Uriah Heep.

'Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show'

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"Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show."

Dickens's epic, exuberant novel is one of the greatest coming-of-age stories in literature. It chronicles David Copperfield's extraordinary journey through life, as he encounters villains, saviours, eccentrics, and grotesques, including the wicked Mr Murdstone, stout-hearted Peggotty, formidable Betsey Trotwood, impecunious Micawber, and odious Uriah Heep.

Dickens's great Bildungsroman (based, in part, on his own boyhood, and which he described as a 'favourite child') is a work filled with life, both comic and tragic.

The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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David Copperfield is often praised for its intricate character development and vivid storytelling. Reviewers appreciate Dickens's ability to weave personal experiences into the narrative, creating a poignant and poignant exploration of growth and resilience. The book is frequently cited for its memorable characters and has been described as both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, with a rich tapestry of themes such as social class and personal identity.

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ISBN: 9780141199160

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 693g

Pages: 1008

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-70) had his first, astounding success with his first novel The Pickwick Papers and never looked back. In an extraordinarily full life he wrote, campaigned and spoke on a huge range of issues, and was involved in many of the key aspects of Victorian life, by turns cajoling, moving and irritating. He completed fourteen full-length novels and volume after volume of journalism. Of all his many works, he called David Copperfield his 'favourite child'. The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, Barnaby Rudge, A Christmas Carol, Martin Chuzzlewit, Dombey and Son, Bleak House, Hard Times, Little Dorrit, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Our Mutual Friend and The Mystery of Edwin Drood are also published in the Penguin English Library.

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