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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

David Copperfield

by Charles Dickens
Aggregate Editorial Score48/100
Guardian 100 Best Novels
Published 1850742 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1850. 'Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.' The most autobiographical of Dickens's novels follows young David from an unhappy childhood through love and work to authorial success. Dickens considered it his favourite of his own novels. Themes of childhood, identity, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from Guardian 100 Best Novels 1850.

Book Details

AuthorCharles Dickens
Published1850
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages742
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780141439549
Editorial Score48/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Guardian 100 Best Novels
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185021
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Charles Dickens
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Copperfield about?

'Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.' The most autobiographical of Dickens's novels follows young David from an unhappy childhood through love and work to authorial success. Dickens considered it his favourite of his own novels.

Who wrote David Copperfield?

David Copperfield was written by Charles Dickens, from United Kingdom. First published in 1850.

What awards has David Copperfield won?

David Copperfield has received the following awards and honours: Guardian 100 Best Novels 1850.

Is David Copperfield worth reading?

David Copperfield is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in childhood, identity, love.

Where can I buy David Copperfield?

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What category is David Copperfield?

David Copperfield is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is David Copperfield from?

David Copperfield originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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