David Copperfield is the story of a young man’s adventures on his journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. Among the gloriously vivid cast of characters he encounters are his tyrannical stepfather, Mr Murdstone; his brilliant, but ultimately unworthy school-friend Steerforth; his formidable aunt, Betsey Trotwood; his nemesis, the eternally humble Uriah Heep; frivolous, enchanting Dora; and the magnificently impecunious Micawber, one of literature’s great comic creations. In David Copperfield – the novel he described as his ‘favourite child’ – Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences to create one of his most exuberant and enduringly popular works, filled with tragedy and comedy in equal measure.
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Introduction and notes by Andrew Sanders facilitated a proper understanding of period details and plot structure. I will continue to use this edition in future classes on Dickens's novels. (Helge Nowak, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universtitaet )
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This was Dickens' own personal favourite of all his novels, and here we are presented it with an active table of contents. There is no doubt that this is a great novel and has been admired by Tolstoy and Woolf amongst many authors who have enjoyed it or have been given inspiration due to it. Of all Dickens' novels this is also his most autobiographical.
The story although long is simple in itself, it is the tale of David Copperfield from his birth through to his maturity, what obstacles he faces in life and what friends he makes. With a whole host of great characters there is nothing to dislike with this tale, and in the case of Betsy Trotwood, were inspired by real people. Betsy was based on Mary Strong who lived at Broadstairs and really did chase the boys and their donkeys off her lawn, resulting in legal proceedings being initiated. Other characters and events were based on real happenings.
If you like to read for pleasure and want to immerse yourself in something that is really great then you can't really go wrong with this book.
The story although long is simple in itself, it is the tale of David Copperfield from his birth through to his maturity, what obstacles he faces in life and what friends he makes. With a whole host of great characters there is nothing to dislike with this tale, and in the case of Betsy Trotwood, were inspired by real people. Betsy was based on Mary Strong who lived at Broadstairs and really did chase the boys and their donkeys off her lawn, resulting in legal proceedings being initiated. Other characters and events were based on real happenings.
If you like to read for pleasure and want to immerse yourself in something that is really great then you can't really go wrong with this book.
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This is not just a book, it's more of a whole of life experience. You will have to prepare yourself for the long haul and almost breathe your way through Mr Copperfield's life. But it is worth it because it is quite a life story and you will get to know and like or even dislike quite a few people along the way. I read it because I had enjoyed Oliver Twist and Great Expectations and love to understand and appreciate the simplicities and difficulties of the Victorian way of life and the great characters Dickens always invents.... and to be sure, he didn't let me down with this one either.
It's a long read and not for the faint hearted in any way. Some passages are long and by todays standards very cumbersome and long winded but if you like a good story, great characters and fancy a step out of the digital age for a while then this is for you.
It's a long read and not for the faint hearted in any way. Some passages are long and by todays standards very cumbersome and long winded but if you like a good story, great characters and fancy a step out of the digital age for a while then this is for you.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Despite a host of different characters, the reader manages to keep it all brilliantly clear, funny, tender and moving. Abridged to cut some of the description but little of the action.
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David Copperfield
Definitely my favourite Dicken's novel. The variety of charachters are amazing and memorable and you really want to read to the end of the book.
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book in great condition
I chose 3 stars as I am not an avid Dickens fan,but it was chosen as book of the month for my book club. However I am slowly making my way through it and enjoying some parts.
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David Copperfield
Well I found this read like watch the sea, some high points, some slow and low points. On the whole not a bad read.
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My Copy of David Copperfield: I hate it
Th edition that I had ordered was not the one that I received, but the bookseller has refunded my money (thank you, Dan!), so I have no further complaint. Read more
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loved reading this book once more. its a great read for avid readers, everyone should read at least 1 Charles dickens novel.
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My only regret is that it has taken me over fifty years to discover Dickens. Although the style of writing is very different, it is so descriptive that you cannot help but get a... Read more
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The book was very good value and arrived quickly once ordered. I would recommend this version of David Copperfield to other people
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It's a classic tale what more is there to say about it except now in electronic form and paper form.
Published 12 days ago by John Fulton
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A classic tale to read over and over
A TALE THAT IS ALLEGED TO REFLECT HIS OWN EARLY LIFE EXPERIENCES AND WRITNG AT ITS VERY BEST .DESCRIPTIVE AND BRILLIANT STORY TELLING
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