David Copperfield (Puffin Classics)

Author: Charles Dickens

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  • : 17.99 AUD
  • : 9780141343822
  • : Penguin Books, Limited
  • : Puffin Classics
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  • : June 2012
  • : 178mm X 129mm
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : October 2012
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Barcode 9780141343822
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Description

Based in part on the author's own life, "David Copperfield" is the epic story of a young man's journey of self-discovery - from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to his vocation as a successful novelist. Among the memorable cast of characters he encounters along the way are his brutal stepfather, Mr Murdstone; bubbly Nurse Peggotty; his brilliant, but unworthy schoolmate Steerforth, his eccentric aunt, Betsy Trotwood, the scheming clerk Uriah Heep, the enchanting Dora and the magnificent Mr Macawber - a character much like Dickens' own father. Full of tragedy and comedy in equal measure, "David Copperfield" remains one of the most enduring and popular of Dickens' novels.

Author description

Charles Dickens was born in 1812. When he was twelve, his father was sent to a debtor's prison and he was sent to work; the experiences from this time always haunted him. After a brief career as a reporter Dickens began writing novels. Published in serial form, his work grew rapidly in popularity, beginning with The Pickwick Papers. Today, Charles Dickens is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.