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David Copperfield

The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery (which he never meant to publish on any account) is known by most as simply, David Copperfield. Charles Dickens published the novel in serial format between May 1849 and November 1850.

David Copperfield records the life experiences of the title character as he grows from impressionable youth through adulthood. His experiences shape his character and shape the choices he is forced to make. The people involved in his life, with their positive and negative influences, play a role in determining who he will become. This classic coming-of-age tale explores nineteenth century social conditions and their affect on one person, David Copperfield. Most scholars consider this to be Dickens' most autobiographical work.

Browse the Dickens Serial Novels collection or follow direct links to each issue of this title:

No. I -- Chapters 1,2 and 3 No. II -- Chapter 4, 5 and 6
No. III -- Chapters 7,8 and 9 No. IV -- Chapters 10, 11 and 12
No. V -- Chapters 13, 14 and 15 No. VI -- Chapters 16, 17 and 18
No. VII -- Chapters 19, 20 and 21 No. VIII -- Chapters 22, 23 and 24
No. IX -- Chapters 25, 26 and 27 No. X -- Chapters 28, 29, 30 and 31
No. XI -- Chapters 32, 33, and 34 No. XII -- Chapters 35, 36 and 37
No. XIII -- Chapters 38, 39 and 40 No. XIV -- Chapters 41, 42 and 43
No. XV -- Chapters 44, 45, and 46 No. XVI -- Chapters 47, 48,49 and 50
No. XVII -- Chapters 51, 52 and 53 No. XVIII -- Chapters 54, 55, 56, and 57
No. XIX-XX -- Chapters 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, and 64.
David Copperfield serial cover

 

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