{"product_id":"david-copperfield-hardcover","title":"David Copperfield by Charles Dickens [HARDCOVER]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eDavid Copperfield\u003c\/em\u003e (published in 1850) is one of Charles Dickens’s most beloved and autobiographical novels. It follows the life of \u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eDavid Copperfield\u003c\/strong\u003e, from his troubled childhood through personal hardships to eventual success as a writer. The story begins with David's birth and early loss of his father, followed by emotional abuse at the hands of his cruel stepfather, \u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eMr. Murdstone\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a bleak time working in a bottling factory, David finds kindness from his eccentric Aunt Betsey Trotwood, who supports his education and personal growth. As David matures, he encounters a rich tapestry of characters, including the unctuous \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eUriah Heep\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ever-optimistic \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eMr. Micawber\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the tragic \u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eLittle Em’ly\u003c\/strong\u003e. The novel explores themes of perseverance, identity, social class, and self-discovery, charting David’s journey from suffering to self-realization. Often considered Dickens’s “favorite child” among his works, it blends humor, sentiment, and social criticism in a deeply personal narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eCharles Dickens (1812–1870) was a towering figure in English literature and one of the most influential novelists of the 19th century. Born in Portsmouth, England, he experienced poverty firsthand after his father was sent to debtor’s prison—an event that deeply shaped his worldview and writing. Dickens began his literary career as a journalist before rising to fame with \u003cem data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eThe Pickwick Papers\u003c\/em\u003e. His novels, including \u003cem data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eOliver Twist\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eDavid Copperfield\u003c\/em\u003e, are known for their memorable characters, social commentary, and emotional depth. A passionate advocate for the poor and disenfranchised, Dickens used his storytelling to expose the injustices of Victorian society. His works remain timeless classics, widely read for their powerful narratives and enduring human truths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276650901761,"sku":"2IG8EAMYQ-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/9511.jpg?v=1635416263","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/david-copperfield-hardcover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}