David Copperfield

Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include <i>Oliver Twist Great Expectations </i>and <i>A Christmas Carol.</i> <p>Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this irresistible 175th anniversary edition of David Copperfield.<br><br><b><i>Of all my books I like this the best </i></b>- Charles Dickens<br><br>Full of tragedy and comedy in equal measure and based in part on the author's own life David Copperfield remains one of the most enduring and popular of Dickens' novels.<br><br>Among the memorable cast of characters he encounters along the way are his brutal stepfather Mr Murdstone; bubbly Nurse Peggotty; his brilliant but unworthy schoolmate Steerforth his eccentric aunt Betsy Trotwood the scheming clerk Uriah Heep the enchanting Dora and the magnificent Mr Macawber - a character much like Dickens' own father.</p> This text has been abridged in order to make this timeless classic accessible to younger readers.