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Product Identifiers

PublisherPan Macmillan

ISBN-101904633838

ISBN-139781904633839

eBay Product ID (ePID)77787861

Product Key Features

Book TitleDavid Copperfield

Number of Pages1264 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicClassics, Coming of Age, Literary

IllustratorYes

GenreFiction

AuthorCharles Dickens

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height2.2 in

Item Weight22.2 Oz

Item Length6.6 in

Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes6 vols.

Dewey Decimal823/.8

Synopsis.0000000000Dickens's tale of David Copperfield follows him from birth through to his successful career as a novelist. The novel boasts a famously rich cast of outlandish characters: the glamorous Steerforth, the cheerful Mr Micawber, the villainous Uriah Heep and David's eccentric aunt Betsy Trotwood, among others. Dickens described this energetic and enjoyable novel as his 'favourite child' and it is easy to see why.Illustrated by H K Browne 'Phiz', with an Afterword by Sam Gilpin., Tells the life story of David Copperfield, from his birth in Suffolk, through the various struggles of his childhood, to his successful career as a novelist. The early scenes are particularly masterful, depicting the world as seen from the perspective of a fatherless, small boy, whose idyllic life is ruined when his mother remarries., Partly modelled on his own life--although in no way a direct autobiography--David Copperfield follows a young boy's life, from his birth in Suffolk, through the trials and tribulations of childhood (including his mother's death), to his triumphant success as a novelist. The masterful early scenes, in particular, capture the perspective of a fatherless boy whose idyllic life with his mother and his nurse is destroyed when his mother marries a domineering and cruel man. The cast is filled with colorful and unforgettable characters, from the glamorous Steerforth and cheerful Mr. Micawber to the villainous Uriah Heep. Dickens described it as his ""favorite child"" among his novels, and it is easy to see why. The world's greatest works of literature are now available in these beautiful keepsake volumes. Bound in real cloth, and featuring gilt edges and ribbon markers, these beautifully produced books are a wonderful way to build a handsome library of classic literature. These are the essential novels that belong in every home. They'll transport readers to imaginary worlds and provide excitement, entertainment, and enlightenment for years to come. All of these novels feature attractive illustrations and have an unequalled period feel that will grace the library, the bedside table or bureau.

LC Classification NumberPR4550