About the Book

'David Copperfield' is a novel by Charles Dickens (7th Feb 1812 - 9th June 1870). He was an English writer and social critic. His novels and short stories are widely read today. He wrote 15 novels, hundreds of short stories, and non-fiction articles.

Story Overview

It consists of the life story of David Copperfield from childhood to adulthood. It narrates how kindness, sympathy, and generosity are the most desirable elements in human life. Also, a powerful person always abuses the weak and helpless. The author has focused on orphans, women, and mentally disabled persons. Actually, all the events are of Dickens. The main theme of the story is about understanding people. We can believe in them. Love is also an important factor. One can learn a lot from this book, such as how one can become strong despite lots of painful experiences of life. The novel is typically in the Victorian novelistic style. It also illustrates Dickens's handling of characterization.

Character and Themes

David Copperfield is deeply attached to his mother, who was widowed 6 months before his birth. His early childhood was disturbed a lot. In this way, the story proceeds. It is a lucid and easy-to-understand story.