David Copperfield

Charles Dickens

• Publisher: CLXBX
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN: 9787448185223
• Topic: Literature
• Subtopic: Classics
• Index: Literature

A coming-of-age masterpiece filled with heart, hardship, and hope. Widely regarded as Charles Dickens's most personal and beloved novel, David Copperfield chronicles the remarkable journey of a young boy as he navigates the trials of childhood, the struggles of adulthood, and the quest to find his place in the world. Told in the first person, the story follows David from his early years of innocence through hardship, betrayal, friendship, love, and ambition. Along the way, he encounters some of Dickens's most unforgettable characters—both virtuous and villainous—including the sinister Uriah Heep, the tragic Steerforth, the eccentric yet wise Aunt Betsey Trotwood, the ever-optimistic Mr. Micawber, and the gentle Agnes Wickfield. Set against the vivid backdrop of Victorian England, David Copperfield explores timeless themes of: Resilience in the face of adversity The power of personal growth and education The importance of integrity, love, and belonging With its rich storytelling, emotional depth, and cast of vividly drawn characters, David Copperfield is not just a tale of one man's life—it is a celebration of the human spirit and its ability to endure and flourish. Often considered Dickens's own favorite work, this novel is a literary treasure that continues to resonate with readers around the world.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• 1. I AM BORN.
• 2. I OBSERVE.
• 3. I HAVE A CHANGE.
• 4. I FALL INTO DISGRACE.
• 5. I AM SENT AWAY FROM HOME.
• 6. I ENLARGE MY CIRCLE OF ACQUAINTANCE.
• 7. MY "FIRST HALF" AT SALEM HOUSE.
• 8. MY HOLIDAYS. ESPECIALLY ONE HAPPY AFTERNOON.
• 9. I HAVE A MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY.
• 10. I BECOME NEGLECTED, AND AM PROVIDED FOR.
• 11. I BEGIN LIFE ON MY OWN ACCOUNT, AND DON'T LIKE IT.
• 12. LIKING LIFE ON MY OWN ACCOUNT NO BETTER, I FORM A GREAT RESOLUTION.
• 13. THE SEQUEL OF MY RESOLUTION.
• 14. MY AUNT MAKES UP HER MIND ABOUT ME.
• 15. I MAKE ANOTHER BEGINNING.
• 16. I AM A NEW BOY IN MORE SENSES THAN ONE.
• 17. SOMEBODY TURNS UP.
• 18. A RETROSPECT.
• 19. I LOOK ABOUT ME, AND MAKE A DISCOVERY.
• 20. STEERFORTH'S HOME.
• 21. LITTLE EM'LY.
• 22. SOME OLD SCENES, AND SOME NEW PEOPLE.
• 23. I CORROBORATE MR. DICK, AND CHOOSE A PROFESSION.
• 24. MY FIRST DISSIPATION.
• 25. GOOD AND BAD ANGELS.
• 26. I FALL INTO CAPTIVITY.
• 27. TOMMY TRADDLES.
• 28. MR. MICAWBER's GAUNTLET.
• 29. I VISIT STEERFORTH AT HIS HOME, AGAIN.
• 30. A LOSS.
• 31. A GREATER LOSS.
• 32. THE BEGINNING OF A LONG JOURNEY.
• 33. BLISSFUL.
• 34. MY AUNT ASTONISHES ME.
• 35. DEPRESSION.
• 36. ENTHUSIASM.
• 37. A LITTLE COLD WATER.
• 38. A DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
• 39. WICKFIELD AND HEEP.
• 40. THE WANDERER.
• 41. DORA'S AUNTS.
• 42. MISCHIEF.
• 43. ANOTHER RETROSPECT.
• 44. OUR HOUSEKEEPING.
• 45. MR. DICK FULFILS MY AUNT'S PREDICTION.
• 46. INTELLIGENCE.
• 47. MARTHA
• 48. DOMESTIC.
• 49. I AM INVOLVED IN MYSTERY.
• 50. Mr. PEGGOTTY's DREAM COMES TRUE.
• 51. THE BEGINNING OF A LONGER JOURNEY.
• 52. I ASSIST AT AN EXPLOSION.
• 53. ANOTHER RETROSPECT.
• 54. MR. MICAWBER'S TRANSACTIONS.
• 55. TEMPEST.
• 56. THE NEW WOUND, AND THE OLD.
• 57. THE EMIGRANTS.
• 58. ABSENCE.
• 59. RETURN.
• 60. AGNES.
• 61. I AM SHOWN TWO INTERESTING PENITENTS.
• 62. A LIGHT SHINES ON MY WAY.
• 63. A VISITOR.
• 64. A LAST RETROSPECT.