The Childhood of David Copperfield (1898)
Charles Dickens
The Childhood of David Copperfield (1898)
Charles Dickens
The Childhood of David Copperfield is a novel written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1850. The book is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of David Copperfield from his early childhood to his young adult years. The story is set in England during the early 19th century and explores themes of family, love, loss, and personal growth.David Copperfield is born into a loving family, but his idyllic childhood is cut short when his mother remarries a cruel and abusive man named Edward Murdstone. David is sent away to boarding school, where he meets a cast of memorable characters, including his friend Steerforth, the kind-hearted Mr. Micawber, and the eccentric Mr. Dick.As David grows older, he experiences a series of hardships and setbacks, including the death of his mother and the loss of his inheritance. But through it all, he remains determined to make a life for himself and find happiness. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Dora, who teaches him the true meaning of love and sacrifice.The Childhood of David Copperfield is a timeless classic that has been beloved by readers for generations. With its vivid characters, richly detailed settings, and poignant themes, it is a masterpiece of English literature that continues to inspire and delight readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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