David Copperfield
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4.5 • 465 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The novel traces the life of David Copperfield from the time of his birth to his mature manhood, when he is married and familiar with the vicissitudes of life. His early years are enjoyable with his mother — who was widowed shortly before his birth — and with her servant, Peggotty. Life is happy for David until his mother decides to marry Mr. Murdstone; afterward, life becomes unbearable for David. He is soon sent to a miserable school where he becomes friendly with James Steerforth, a fellow student.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Charles Dickens named David Copperfield as his favorite of all his books. And we agree: This riveting semiautobiographical novel is an absolute must-read. Born to a poor, widowed mother in a 19th-century English village, the book’s hero eventually grows up to be a successful writer—encountering no shortage of hardship, adventure, romance, mystery, and triumph along his epic journey. Dickens’ writing is so evocative. He makes us ache for young David throughout his childhood of abuse and neglect, and he makes us treasure precious moments of care and tenderness just as much as his hero does. And Dickens surrounds his plucky protagonist with an ensemble of unforgettable characters that have become famous in their own right, from the two-faced villain Uriah Heep to the eternally optimistic Mr. Micawber. At turns deeply tragic and sidesplittingly funny, David Copperfield is as relatable today as it was in the Victorian era. It’s the kind of book the word “classic” was invented for.
Customer Reviews
Classic story
At times longwinded and wordy I nevertheless enjoyed this story and would recommend the book to others.
David copperfield
I have just reread this after some years and find that there is much
In the story to cause me ,and no doubt other readers ,to reflect on
The choices we have made In life and how they have shaped the way we have lived.
Some events we can not change, but as we reflect we may change
Our attitude to people and situations and so allow our remaining time
To become more fruitful ?
Great Dickens read
Excellent. i have read the book before more than once