David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

David Copperfield (1849–1850)

Blurb (B1 English level):

David Copperfield tells the story of a boy’s life from childhood to adulthood. Born after his father’s death, David grows up with a cruel stepfather, Mr Murdstone, and a gentle but weak mother. After many hardships, he runs away to London and begins his journey to find independence, love, and success as a writer.

Along the way, David meets many unforgettable people — the kind Mr Peggotty, the loyal Agnes, and the charming but false Uriah Heep. Through laughter, pain, and hope, he learns what it means to become a true, honest man.

This novel is one of Dickens’s most personal works, often called “the story of his own heart.”