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By: Charles Dickens Charles Dickens is oneofthe most appreciated Victorian writers, his novelsgainingworldwide recognition by both critics and readers.

First published in 1850, David Copperfield begins with avidthetragedy of David’s brother dying when David is just a boy.
After this episode he is sent by his step-father to work inLondonfor a wine merchant. When conditions worsen he decides to runawayand embarks on a journey by foot from London to Dover.

On his arrival he finds his eccentric aunt, Betsey Trotwoodwhobecomes his new guardian.

Being witness to the formation of David’s character isquitefascinating. David begins as a strong child whose onlyaspirationis a better life. On the way to his adulthood, David seeshowpeople enter and leave his life.

Romanticism takes its place in Davids life as he gets marriedtoDora Spenlow who is not long for this world. Will David everfindstability and happiness? And what of his wife? Dickens provesto bea master in creating an autobiographical work that is acaptivatingpage-turner.