David Copperfield
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"David Copperfield" is a novel by Charles Dickens published in 1849–1850 that follows the life and experiences of its title character from childhood through adulthood. It remains significant as one of Dickens's most celebrated works, showcasing his characteristic blend of social commentary, vivid characters, and emotional storytelling.
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- Author
- Charles Dickens
- First published
- 1800
- Editions
- 846
- Subjects
- British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), Children's fiction, Orphans, fiction, England, fiction, Boys, fiction, Stepparents, fiction, Readers, British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author)
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David Copperfield is a novel by the English author Charles Dickens, narrated by the eponymous David Copperfield, detailing his adventures in his journey from infancy to maturity. As such, it is typically categorized in the bildungsroman genre. It was published as a serial in 1849 and 1850 and then as a book in 1850.
David Copperfield is also a partially autobiographical novel: "a very complicated weaving of truth and invention", with events following Dickens's own life. Of the books he wrote, it was his favourite. It is called "the triumph of the art of Dickens" and marks a turning point in his work, separating the novels of youth and those of maturity.
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1850 British novelsBritish autobiographical novelsBritish bildungsromansBritish English-language novelsBritish novels adapted for radioBritish novels adapted into filmsBritish novels adapted into television showsBritish satirical novelsBritish social novelsDavid CopperfieldFiction about child abuseFirst-person narrative novels