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David Copperfield

By: Charles Dickens, Eden Garret
Narrated by: Noel Jarmaine, The Lantern
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A life shaped by hardship, chance, and persistence—David Copperfield by Charles Dickens follows its narrator from an uneasy childhood into the complexities of adult life. After the death of his father, David is raised by his mother until her remarriage brings the harsh Mr. Murdstone into the household. Sent away to a grim school and later forced into labor at a warehouse in London, he experiences neglect and loneliness at an early age.

Determined to escape, David runs away and finds refuge with his eccentric but kind Aunt Betsey Trotwood, who gives him a second chance at education and stability. From there, his life begins to open up—he forms close friendships, including the loyal Traddles, and becomes entangled with the charming but reckless Steerforth, whose influence leads to serious consequences for others.

As David grows, he pursues a career in writing while navigating complicated relationships. His early marriage to the gentle but impractical Dora reveals his own immaturity, while figures like the manipulative Uriah Heep create tension and betrayal along the way. Loss, disillusionment, and hard-earned experience gradually shape his character.
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