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Classics · MelancholicA boy’s journey from orphan to writer
David Copperfield
See it on Amazon1849Demanding readSlow pace
What it is about
David Copperfield tells the story of his life from a miserable childhood to success as an author. Dickens’s 1849 novel was his own favourite.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a melancholic mood and an unhurried pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: Growing up · Victorian · Writing
Screen adaptation
David Copperfield (1935) · The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
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About the author
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