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David Copperfield
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1849–1850 novel by Charles Dickens
"David Copperfield" is a novel by Charles Dickens published in 1849–1850 that follows the life and experiences of its title character from childhood through adulthood. It remains significant as one of Dickens's most celebrated works, showcasing his characteristic blend of social commentary, vivid characters, and emotional storytelling.
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- Instance of
- literary work
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- Genre
- bildungsroman
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Publisher
- Bradbury and Evans
- Followed by
- A Child's History of England
- Follows
- Dombey and Son
- Narrative location
- England
- Image
- Copperfield cover serial.jpg
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- Commons category
- David Copperfield
- illustrator
- Hablot Knight Browne
- topic's main category
- Category:David Copperfield
- cover art by
- Hablot Knight Browne
- title
- David Copperfield or The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery (Which He Never Meant to Publish on Any Account)
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- David Copperfield
- publication date
- 1850-00-00
- inception
- 1849-00-00
- language of work or name
- English language
- derivative work
- The Personal History of David Copperfield
- copyright status
- public domain
- different from
- David Copperfield
- form of creative work
- novel
- described by source
- New International Encyclopedia
- first line
- 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.
- set in period
- 19th century
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Encyclopedic overview
David Copperfield is a novel by the English author Charles Dickens, narrated by the eponymous David Copperfield, detailing his adventures in his journey from infancy to maturity. As such, it is typically categorized in the bildungsroman genre. It was published as a serial in 1849 and 1850 and then as a book in 1850.
David Copperfield is also a partially autobiographical novel: "a very complicated weaving of truth and invention", with events following Dickens's own life. Of the books he wrote, it was his favourite. It is called "the triumph of the art of Dickens" and marks a turning point in his work, separating the novels of youth and those of maturity.
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