David Copperfield: Book 1

Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. David Copperfield is a story of a young man's adventures on his journey from an unhappy childhood to the discovery of his calling as a successful novelist. Among the gloriously vivid cast of characters he encounters his tyrannical stepfather, Mr Murdstone; his formidable aunt, Betsey Trotwood; the eternally humble yet treacherous Uriah Heep; frivolous, enchanting Dora. This well-loved story invites us to share David's happiness and sorrow, and get to know all the fascinating people, both good and bad, he meets along the way.