David Copperfield
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)
A great book. First published AD 1850, written in English
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 later in 1850.
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Where it is set
- London
United Kingdom
Murdstone sends David to work for a wine merchant in London – a business of which Murdstone is a joint owner. Source: Wikipedia, reviewed
- Great Yarmouth
United Kingdom
When he is seven years old, his mother surprises David by marrying Edward Murdstone while the boy is visiting Peggotty's family in Yarmouth. Source: Wikipedia, reviewed
