David Copperfield - Hardcover

David Copperfield - Macmillan Collector's Library Edition

This cloth-bound collector's edition of David Copperfield presents Charles Dickens' most beloved novel in a beautifully crafted pocket-sized format. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library series, this edition combines high-quality materials with classic literature, featuring real cloth binding, gilt edges, and a ribbon marker.

Complete and Unabridged Text

This edition contains the full, unabridged text of David Copperfield, following the life story of its protagonist from birth in Suffolk through childhood struggles to his successful career as a novelist. The narrative captures Dickens' masterful early scenes depicting the world through a fatherless boy's perspective, as David's peaceful life with his mother transforms when she remarries a cruel, domineering man.

Original Illustrations by H. K. 'Phiz' Browne

This volume includes the original illustrations by H. K. 'Phiz' Browne, preserving the visual character of the novel as readers first experienced it. The edition also features an afterword by Sam Gilpin, providing additional context and insight into this classic work.

Memorable Characters and Autobiographical Elements

David Copperfield draws partly from Dickens' own experiences, featuring an outlandish cast of characters including the glamorous Steerforth, the verbose and cheerful Mr Micawber, the villainous Uriah Heep, and David's eccentric aunt Betsey Trotwood. Dickens called this novel his "favourite child" among all his works.

Premium Collector's Edition Features

• Real cloth binding for durability and aesthetic appeal
• High-quality paper throughout
• Gilt edges for a luxurious finish
• Ribbon marker for easy page reference
• Pocket-sized format for portability
• Original H. K. 'Phiz' Browne illustrations
• Afterword by Sam Gilpin

About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was born in 1812 near Portsmouth, where his father worked as a clerk. Living in London in 1824, Dickens was sent by his family to work in a blacking-warehouse, and his father was arrested and imprisoned for debt. Fortunes improved and Dickens returned to school, eventually becoming a parliamentary reporter. His first piece of fiction was published by a magazine in December 1832, and by 1836 he had begun his first novel, The Pickwick Papers. He focused his career on writing, completing fourteen highly successful novels, as well as penning journalism, shorter fiction and travel books. He died in 1870.