David Copperfield (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

Not the full ebook

FYI, this free Google download is only Volume 3. Even though it looks like you will be getting the full book, this ebook is only Chapters 30-45 (out of 64).

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Dickens Favorite

This novel is another reason Dickens is read generation after generation after generation. I certainly remember reading Dickens in school, but my appreciation for him has grown greater in my later years. There are probably many who grasp Dickens at the high school level and can enjoy him greatly however, it is not untill my later years that I have come to really enjoy him. This novel originally published in magazine form over a duration of time can at first seem long and daunting and yet it seemed in no time that I was able to finish it. The title character obviously is David Copperfield and it is somewhat a biographical sketch of the author Charles Dickens life. While the first of the novel can seem almost unbearbly painful with the character's father dying just several months before his birth and his aunt abondening the family immediatly after Copperfields birth, and the loss of his mother at a young age, things do get better. Dickens intorduces us to a cast of characters that are enjoyable and we get to follow along as David Copperfield goes through his own life. If you enjoyed Dickens in highschool than you are ahead of the game. If you did not enjoy Dickens in high shcool than give him another chance.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Don't Be Daunted By the Word 'Classic'

So often people express reluctance to take on the great literature of the past because of the feeling that it's a little too much like taking medicine. 'I know that reading this 'classic' is good for me because it's a classic, or so I'm told.' This seems to dissuade many readers from approaching works such as David Copperfield. This summer I have read four Dicken's classics, Bleak House, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations and Copperfield. Copperfield will reward any modern reader with its kaleidoscope of Victorian England, rich with humor and memorable characters. Allow yourself to become lost in the memories of this most famous of fictional autobiographers. The language of Dickens is always a pleasure as he wraps his florobundant prose around a cast of character's and scenes that are never boring and often are filled with humor and pathos, and sometimes both at the same time. It's hard to imagine the inward looking authors of the 20th Century Existing without the foundation of the inward novel from characters such as David Copperfield, Pip of Great Expectations and Esther of Bleak House. David's memories are filtered through his own perception and foreknowledge of what occurs in his life after. Dickens use of the first person narrative in telling David's story anchors you to David's reactions to the events of his life and connects you as a reader to similar events or relationships in your own life. Finally, people are always calling Dickens characters caricatures, but as you read about the Micawbers or Uriah Heep, or Dora and think they seem like immutable beings think about the characters in your own life and see how mutable they are, and Dickens caricatures, even 165 years later seem accurate and rooted in reality. Lastly, don't be fightened by the weight of this tome. Once Dickens envelops you in his world and his language, be it in this work or any of his others, you will glide through his works and reach for the next.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

David Copperfield

There is a reason why Charles Dickens calls this book 'his favorite child'. What a fantastic read! This is truly a classic. Don't get hung up on the 'old English language' used. Just chug on through it. It's well worth it to take a month to read through this novel and get to know David, as well as the rest of the cast of characters that Dickens brings to life throughout each chapter. A well woven, well told story, that should be read by everyone at least once in his/her lifetime.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Difficult to read

This edition, by B&N Classics, is extremely difficult to read. The print is small and the lines are very close to each other. I had to rate it only 3 stars for that reason (I would have given 5 otherwise). I bought this book because I have had other books from B&N Classics which were extremely readable. Other publishers usually have the same or similar print in all of their books, so I assumed that that would be the case with this edition of David Copperfield. I will have to buy another version to get through the remainder of the book. I will probably go with the Modern Library Classics version because their print is always readable.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

WORST BOOK EVER!!!!!!

This book is the worst book you may, no not even may, WILL ever read. I had to read his for a stupid ELA report and did no enjoy it one stupid little painful boring little bit of the time. It felt like it took forever and was like being hanged b your thumbs. NEVER EVER EVER READ HIS STUPIDIOUS BOOK. And to me yes stupidious is a word. Now that you know what this book is like DO NOT READ IT

2 out of 21 people found this review helpful.

Fantastic

After absolutely struggling to get through Great Expectations, i groaned when i had to read this book for school. However, I loved it from beginning to end. Dicken creates absolutely brilliant characters, some whom you will love, and some that you hate. all in all an excellent read.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

David Copperfield is one of my favorite books from Charles Dickens

David Copperfield is a long, interesting, dramatic journey through a boy's life. It takes you to his early childhood up to his adulthood. I'd say this a good book for not only for pleasure, but also for psychology purposes because the book sort of goes into detail about how all the difficult events he had gone through impacted him; for instance, when his mother died, finding out he had to go to boarding school for biting his stepfather those kind of things. The only thing I don't like about Charles Dickens's writing is that it's too lengthy and too flowery; but he is a good writer, very imaginative.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

PUT THE BOOK DOWN NOW

THIS IS THE WORST BOOK I HAVE EVER EVER EVER BEEN FORCED TO READ. ITS SLOW DEATH. IF YOU FEEL LIKE DYING, READ DAVID COPPERFIELD. OTHERWISE, RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN.

1 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

One of Dickens' best

I really enjoyed reading this book, and despite its length, was able to read it fairly quickly. Along with his other novels, Dickens combines his critique of Victorian society, along with a "hero character", who interacts with any eccentric characters throughout. I found the story very similar to Great Expectations, as David and Pip are very similar in many ways. However, at least in my opinion, the novel David Copperfield is more upbeat than Great Expectaions, as although David feels somber in the story often, he does not experience the long periods of depression that are typical of Pip. I reccomend to all that like to read, and that are up to more of a challenging book

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Dickens Starter

This was my first read of Charles Dickens writing and I loved it. His writing style makes you really have to ponder the point he is getting across. I always see a lot of humor in his writing and enjoy the characters thoroughly.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

excellent

With its vivid descriptions of various episodes of David Copperfield's life, its remarkable cast of characters, its startling blend of humor and tragedy, and its intricate, well-woven tapestry of plots, this is Dickens at its best. This book is wonderful, and anyone that has ever fallen in love, suffered after a parent's remarriage, started off on their own career, or been betrayed by a friend will be able to relate to the narrator's experiences.

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A magnificent piece of work

David Copperfield is one of the most incredible novels I've ever come across. Charles Dicken's gift for writing manuscript is amazing. His use of words are intelligent, and constructed cleverly. If you wish to enjoyably stagger your vocabulary, read some remarkable conversations, or find yourself dubstruck at many intricate letters {written by Mr. Micawber} this is the book to have. I found it to have interesting characters, an excellent plot, and a captivating discourse. I highly recommend this treasure.

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All-Time Great

This is one of my favorite pieces of literature. A long book, but full of Dickens' classic style, and well worth it. Sad, funny, inspiring, etc. It tears at your emotions, you form strong opinions on the characters, and you get a look into Dickens' actual life. In my opinion, it is slightly better than A Tale of Two Cities. A true classic.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Alone in this world!!!

'David Copperfield' is a sad but wonderful novel.It talks about a young boy left alone in the world with a cruel stepfather after his parents die!The step father sends him on his own to make his life at a young age so he runs to his aunt's house.He later on grows up in his humble aut's home until he had to go to school.He learned so much as he went to school ,David was a bright kid all threw his years,but always ran into bad luck for some reason.As a grown up Mr. Copperfield realizes all the difficulties of being an adult, but he still manages it.He later lives a life very well with three children and a lovely wife and nice friends. I think 'David Copperfield' should be past on down to others because it has so many life lessons in it.I refer this book to 'the Outsiders' because the moral of this novel is so strong.When I read this book i felt myself being one with Mr. Copperfield, a strong independent man that would be able to manage if left alone in a world.The book really did not sound good to read when i first picked it up but i read it anyway and im glad i didnt judge a book by its cover!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR SIGHT!

This is a good story. The book needs to be published in a larger font. It is not a comfortable print for readers.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

When young David Copperfield's mother dies, his awful stepfather

When young David Copperfield's mother dies, his awful stepfather sends him to a workhouse. David runs away to live with an estranged (and very strange) aunt. Much naughty and nice activity continues for a long time. :) I really liked David Copperfield. It was an engaging story, and (as always for Dickens) the characters were all so fascinating and well-developed. I'd say this is one of my favorite Dickens books so far.

Best book ever!

This is one of my most favorite books ever. And it happens to be one of those books that are worth reading again and again. In this book charles dickens gives the fictional account of david copperfields life. Dickens shows his rare ability to make you feel for the character. Like when copperfields sad, you are sad. When he is happy so are you. Do not make the mistake of passing up this book. Please read it. It is worth every penny.

Bonderful book but riddled with OCR errors

Because this edition is riddled with OCR errors, I am deleting it from my library and trying another version.

Not a complete copy

They start the scanning somewhere in the middle of the book. Lots of words that did not tranlate properly.