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David Copperfield is a quintessential Victorian bildungsroman that chronicles the life of its eponymous hero from impoverished childhood to mature contentment. Charles Dickens expertly weaves themes of personal growth, the disparity between appearance and reality, and the quest for family and home. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the novel explores the impact of industrialization and class disparity, painting a vivid portrait of Victorian society. Through David's journey, Dickens addresses the resilience of the human spirit in the face of hardship and the importance of perseverance and personal integrity. This masterpiece not only offers deep insights into the social fabric of its time but also presents a universal story of self-discovery and the transformative power of kindness and empathy.
Charles Dicken's enduring coming-of-age novel is brought to you in a luxury hardback gift with gold embossing and striking printed page edges. The story of David Copperfield (1850) began as a memoir of Dickens' boyhood experiences in a blacking factory and grew into one of his most popular novels, echoing aspects of the author's own life and providing a wealth of famous characters. Creepy Uriah Heep and the cruel Murdstones are here, with faithful Peggoty and David's formidable Aunt Betsey Trotwood; not forgetting the ever-optimistic Mr Micawber, who is a portrait of Dickens' own improvident father. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Treasured Classics series brings together celebrated literary masterworks, beautifully presented in hardback gift editions with cover embossing and printed page edges.
David Copperfield is the eighth novel by Charles Dickens. It was first published as a book in 1850. Many elements of the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of his novels. In the preface to the 1867 edition, Dickens wrote, "like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favourite child. And his name is David Copperfield." The story traces the life of David Copperfield from childhood to maturity. David was born in Blunderstone, Suffolk, near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, in 1820, six months after the death of his father. David spends his early years in relative happiness with his loving but frail mother and their kindly housekeeper, Peggotty. When he is seven years old his mother marries Edward Murdstone. David is given good reason to dislike his stepfather and has similar feelings for Murdstone's sister Jane, who moves into the house soon afterwards. Murdstone attempts to thrash David for falling behind in his studies. David bites him and soon afterwards is sent away to a boarding school, Salem House, with a ruthless headmaster, Mr. Creakle. The novel has been adapted into several plays and for the screen at least twelve times.
David Copperfield: Abridged
Charles Dickens
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2011
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The story of a young man's adventures on his journey from an impoverished childhood to a successful career as a writer. Charles Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences to create one of his most popular works, filled with both tragedy and comedy.
Si soy yo el h roe de mi propia vida o si otro cualquiera me reemplazar , lo dir n estas p ginas. Para dar comienzo a mi historia desde el principio, dir que nac (seg n me han dicho y yo lo creo) un viernes a las doce en punto de la noche. Y, cosa curiosa, el reloj empez a sonar y yo a gritar simult neamente. Teniendo en cuenta el d a y la hora de nacimiento, la enfermera y algunas comadronas del barrio (que ten an puesto un inter s vital en m varios meses antes de que pudi ramos conocernos personalmente) declararon: primero, que estaba predestinado a ser desgraciado en esta vida, y segundo, que gozar a del privilegio de ver fantasmas y esp ritus. Seg n ellas, estos dones eran inevitablemente otorgados a todo ni o (de un sexo o de otro) que tuviera la desgracia de nacer en viernes y a medianoche. No hablar ahora de la primera de las predicciones, pues esta historia demostrar si es cierta o falsa. Respecto a la segunda, s lo har constar que, a no ser que tuviera este don en mi primera infancia, todav a lo estoy esperando. Y no es que me queje por haber sido defraudado, pues si alguien est disfrutando de l por equivocaci n, le agradecer que lo conserve a su lado.
David Copperfield es una de las novelas de Dickens m s conocidas. Muchos de sus elementos hacen referencia a la propia vida del autor, siendo probablemente la m s autobiogr fica de todas sus obras. As tambi n, el mismo Dickens se al en un pr logo de la novela "de todos mis libros, ste es el que m s me gusta", y luego "como muchos padres, tengo un hijo preferido, un hijo que es mi debilidad; este hijo se llama David Copperfield".
David Copperfield es una de las novelas de Dickens m s conocidas. Muchos de sus elementos hacen referencia a la propia vida del autor, siendo probablemente la m s autobiogr fica de todas sus obras. As tambi n, el mismo Dickens se al en un pr logo de la novela "de todos mis libros, ste es el que m s me gusta", y luego "como muchos padres, tengo un hijo preferido, un hijo que es mi debilidad; este hijo se llama David Copperfield".
David Copperfield: Original and Unabridged
Charles Dickens
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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This edition contains the original and unabridged text of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.David Copperfield is the common name of the eighth novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a novel in 1850. Its full title is The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery (Which He Never Meant to Publish on Any Account).The story traces the life of David Copperfield from childhood to maturity. Many elements of the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of his novels. In the preface to the 1867 edition, Dickens wrote, "like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favourite child. And his name is David Copperfield."
David Copperfield (Student Edition): Original and Unabridged
Charles Dickens
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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This edition contains the original and unabridged text of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. Formatted for study with large margins for student notes.David Copperfield is the common name of the eighth novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a novel in 1850. Its full title is The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery (Which He Never Meant to Publish on Any Account).The story traces the life of David Copperfield from childhood to maturity. Many elements of the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of his novels. In the preface to the 1867 edition, Dickens wrote, "like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favourite child. And his name is David Copperfield."