David Copperfield: A Norton Critical Edition

This Norton Critical Edition reprints the original 1850 text of Dickens’ most autobiographical novel, and his own personal favorite, including all of the line drawings by Phiz.

The editor has made necessary typographical corrections and carefully introduced and annotated the text for the student reader.

Dickens’ number plans for David Copperfield, which reveal his practice both as a serial writer and as a craftsman, are also included.

"Backgrounds" focuses on Dickens’ personal involvement with...