David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery
This novel follows the life of its titular protagonist from his childhood to maturity. Born to a young widow, David endures a difficult childhood when his mother remarries a harsh and abusive man. After his mother's death, he is sent to a boarding school before being forced into child labor. As he grows, David experiences hardship, love, and loss, all the while meeting a colorful array of characters. The novel is a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, showcasing the harsh realities of 19th-century England.
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- Published
- 1849
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-900
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- David Cooperfield
- The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery, Which He Never Meant to Publish on Any Account
- Ντέιβιντ Κόπερφιλντ
- Девід Копперфілд
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