David Copperfield

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

David Copperfield is the adventure story of a young man on his journey from an unhappy and poor childhood to the discovery of his career as a successful novelist. Among the bright, vibrant characters he meets is the tyrannical stepfather Murdstone; James Sturforth, excellent schoolmate But ultimately unworthy; His formidable aunt Betsey Trotwood; the eternally humble but betrayed Uriah Heep, dull and charming Dora Spenlow; And the merciless Wilkins Mycawber, one of the literary great cartoons. In David Copperfield - the novel he describes as his 'favorite child' - Dickens openly draws on his own experiences to create one of the most popular, prolific and enduring works that are full of With equal measure of tragedy and humor This edition uses the material of the first publication in 1850 and includes updated guides for further reading, original illustrations by 'Phiz', edited chronology and additional notes. In his new introduction, Jeremy Tambling discusses the autobiographical elements of the novel and the key points of memory and identity.