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David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (The Greatest Kindle Books of All Time)

Adult • Historical • Literary Fiction
David faces childhood adversity First-person narrative structure Encounters with memorable characters Explores themes of friendship and love Set in Victorian England

David Copperfield follows the life of a boy born into humble circumstances in Victorian England who navigates hardship, relationships, and personal growth. The novel tracks David's experiences as he encounters cruelty, friendship, love, and social pressures while striving to find his purpose and place in society.

Told in the first person, the book introduces vivid characters such as the cruel Mr. Murdstone, the lovable Peggotty, and the kind-hearted Dora. Dickens blends humor and pathos with social commentary to portray David's development and the pressures of Victorian society.

David Copperfield, born into humble circumstances in Victorian England, must survive cruelty, poverty, and complicated relationships as he grows into adulthood.
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Book details

Publisher
Prabhat Prakashan
Publication date
June 6, 2023
Print length
503 pages
Language
English

Historical + Literary Fiction

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The description focuses on David's life, his relationships, and the social setting of Victorian England. Much of the setup centers on personal growth amid poverty, cruelty, and supportive friendships. The narrative is presented in first person and emphasizes memorable characters and social commentary. The tone combines humor and pathos rather than speculative or supernatural elements.

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Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

Charles John Huffam Dickens ( ; 7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and journalist. He created some of literature's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read today. Born in Portsmouth, Dickens left school at age 12 to work in a boot-blacking factory when his father John was incarcerated in a debtors' prison.
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