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David Copperfield (Hardcover)

by Charles Dickens (Author) "WHETHER I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages..." (more)
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David Copperfield (1849-50) was Dickens's favourite novel: 'Of all my books', he wrote, 'I like the the best.' Strikingly autobiographical in its childhood scenes, it relates David's history from birth to young manhood, and the host of characters he meets on his journey of self-knowledge: Mr Micawber, the Peggottys, Betsey Trotwood, Steerforth and Uriah Heep among them. Paul Bailey was born and still lives in London. He is a novelist and writer whose books include Gabriel's Lament (1986), Sugar Cane (1993), The Oxford Book of London (1995), and Kitty and Virgil: a romance (1998).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story and unforgettable characters, Dec 29 2003
This review is from: Penguin Classics David Copperfield (Paperback)
I was absolutely charmed with the personality of David Copperfield, and I can easily understand why Charles Dickens called him his "favorite child" among his other creations. As David recounts the events of his life, starting from the day of his birth, his honesty immediately wins your heart. He is not afraid to share how naive and easily cheated on he was as a little boy; he readily admits it when he was being selfish; and if he did something less than smart, he tells the whole episode just as openly, without trying to make himself look better than he really did.

Born to a very young and beautiful mother, six months after his father's death, young Davy enjoys happy life in a loving home - until his mother marries again. Mr. Murdstone, Davy's new father, who could have easily gained the boy's love and trust had he shown him some kindness, treats him instead as some wild, out-of-hand little monster who needs correction, discipline, and more correction. He soon gives up on the boy and sends him away to a boarding school where daily beatings are considered a most necessary part of education. When David's mother dies a year later, Mr. Murdstone decides that even this type of schooling is too good for the boy, and sends him to London, to work at a wine factory. David, only ten at the time, finds himself alone in the world.

This book deserves to be read over and over again. The story is touching and beautifully written, and the characters are unforgettable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars High marks for this one, Jul 7 2004
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This review is from: Penguin Classics David Copperfield (Paperback)
Should I admit that I came to this book late in life? We had to read GREAT EXPECTATIONS in high school, while I understand that others had to read this book. So, these many years later I picked it up and was pleasantly surprised. Quite a bit longer than EXPECTATIONS, this one nevertheless is every bit as good. Written as an autobiography, the book narrates the life of a fatherless child who becomes an orphan at the early age of about eight or nine years. The story continues throughout David Copperfield's life and the plot is as rich as the characters he meets during the book. One of Charles Dickens most notable qualities is how well he creates and describes the characters in his books. And David Copperfield presents plenty of them, some of the most famous: the strong-minded Betsey Trotwood, the lovely Peggotty family, the persuasive Steerforth, the wise Agnes, the ugly Uriah Heep and of course the micawberish Mr Micawber. If you're looking for a book by Dicken's that is his most autobiographical, this is it. Would also recommend "Of Mice and Men," "Bark of the Dogwood" and "To Kill a Mockingbird."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good people making bad decisions, Feb 21 2003
By Zack Davisson "All Good Things" (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Penguin Classics David Copperfield (Paperback)
"David Copperfield" is a classic Dickens novel, full of wonderful, interesting characters who experience all of the hardships and joys that the world can through at them. The writing is vital and captivating, as with all of his wonderful books.

Most interesting, I feel, to David Copperfield, is the bad choices that good people can make, and how they live with the repercussions of those choices. Represented by Little Emily's misfortune, and David Copperfield's own woeful marriage, as well as his aunt's various misjudgments and errors. Some deal with these bad choices honorably, some woefully, some disastrously. We all make mistakes, the book says, but it is how we deal with these mistakes that define us.

The book travels from the high to the low and back again of the British class system, although not necessarily a critique of it., with David Copperfield being able to flow through each social structure at one time or another. A full picture is gained. There are heroes and villains alike amongst the most-very humble and the most-very rich. Fortunes rise and fall, loves are won and lost, people live and die, all under the deft pen of Dickens, with his ability to wring both laughter and tears from a reader. (A cliché, I know, yet a true one.)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
I consider "David Copperfield" my first introduction to great literature. The plot is engaging and the dialogue sharp, but the reason I so enjoy "David... Read more
Published on Jun 2 2005 by Bill McCullah

3.0 out of 5 stars Why books should not be written in weekly installments
Three major pitfalls are usually inevitable in the work of an author who publishes his novels in serial format for literary magazines, as Charles Dickens did. Read more
Published on May 13 2004 by Matthew Krichman

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised
This is not a short book, but even so, it wasn't hard to read. Filled with amazing characters--sometimes too many--it never lets up. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars A tale well told
Dickens sets out to tell a complex tale about his life and narrates from the first-person in this very personal story. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2003 by Wordsworth

5.0 out of 5 stars Good
An excellent book, indeed. I must confess that, unlike many other commentors here, I had no feeling whatsoever for Dora- the born fool- and was not affected at all by her death,... Read more
Published on Aug 6 2003 by anonymous6868

5.0 out of 5 stars Dickens at his best...
Dickens referred to this book as his favorite and this is not surprising. It does contain more than the usual autobiographical details than probably any other book. Read more
Published on Jun 23 2003 by M. A Newman

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific literature
Charles Dickens has been one of my favorite authors since I was forced to read him in high school. I had not picked up one of his stories since, but upon reading that David... Read more
Published on May 18 2003 by Z. Blume

4.0 out of 5 stars Dickens' Favorite For a Good Reason
That this work, and the character of David Copperfield in particular, is Charles Dickens' personal favorite is understandable. Read more
Published on May 17 2003 by Arthem

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Published on Oct 17 2002 by Robby

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding reading of this abridgement by Anton Lesser
For those who don't have time to read for pleasure, or perhaps spend too much time reading as part of their daily job, audio books are a godsend. Read more
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