David Copperfield
Charles Dickens; Charlotte Mitchell (Editor, Notes by); David Trotter (Introduction by)Jeremy Tambling (Introduction by, Notes by)

David Copperfield is the story of a young man's adventures as he makes his way from an unfortunate and destitute childhood to discovering his calling as a successful novelist. His repressive stepfather, Mr Murdstone; his brilliant, but ultimately unworthy school-friend James Steerforth; his impressive aunt, Betsey Trotwood; the eternally humble, yet dangerous Uriah Heep; frivolous, enchanting Dora Spenlow; and the magnificently destitute Wilkins Micawber, one of literature's great comic creations, are among the gloriously vivid cast of characters he encounters. Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences in David Copperfield, his 'favourite kid,' to create one of the most vibrant and enduringly popular works, replete with sorrow and humor in equal measure. It's a true story that you should read.