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David Copperfield
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- Gutenberg ID
- 766
- Title
- David Copperfield
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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A timeless coming-of-age tale following David Copperfield from his humble beginnings to his rise as a successful writer. Blending humor, pathos, and social commentary, this novel explores themes of resilience, the corrupting influence of poverty, and the redemptive power of love and friendship.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Charles Dickens' *David Copperfield* chronicles the life of its eponymous protagonist from his birth as an orphan to his maturity as a successful writer. Raised by his loving mother and devoted nurse, Peggotty, David's early innocence is shattered by his mother's death and the cruelty of his stepfather, Mr. Murdstone. Sent to the harsh Salem House Academy under the tyrannical Mr. Creakle, David endures physical abuse but finds solace in the protective friendship of the charismatic Steerforth and the honorable Traddles. Upon leaving school, David works as a clerk before discovering his vocation as a writer. His personal life is marked by a marriage to the charming but impractical Dora Spenlow, a union strained by financial hardship and Dora's lack of practical sense. Following Dora's untimely death, David experiences profound grief but finds spiritual renewal through his enduring love for his cousin, Agnes Wickfield, who has quietly supported him throughout his trials. The narrative is interwoven with the tragic story of Little Em'ly, Steerforth's childhood friend, whose innocence is corrupted by Steerforth's manipulation, leading to her death and his eventual downfall. Meanwhile, the eccentric Mr. Micawber provides comic relief with his financial misadventures. David eventually overcomes the shadows of his past, including the villainy of Uriah Heep, to find peace. The novel concludes with David reflecting on his life, grateful for the lessons learned and the love that sustained him, now settled with Agnes and their family.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.5/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/766.epub.noimages
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Authors
- Charles Dickens
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Categories
- Classics
- Fiction