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The Childhood of David Copperfield is a novel written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1850. It is a semi-autobiographical work that follows the life of the protagonist, David Copperfield, from his early childhood to his adulthood. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage of David's life.The first part of the novel describes David's childhood and his relationship with his mother and stepfather. David's mother marries a cruel and abusive man, Mr. Murdstone, who mistreats David and sends him away to a boarding school. David's experiences at the school are harsh and he is forced to work long hours in a factory. Eventually, he runs away and seeks refuge with his aunt, Betsey Trotwood.The second part of the novel follows David's teenage years and his apprenticeship with Mr. Spenlow, a lawyer. During this time, David falls in love with Mr. Spenlow's daughter, Dora. However, their relationship is short-lived as Dora falls ill and dies.The final part of the novel focuses on David's adulthood and his career as a successful author. He marries his childhood friend, Agnes, and they have several children together. Throughout the novel, David learns important life lessons and gains a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him.The Childhood of David Copperfield is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth. It is widely regarded as one of Dickens' greatest works and has been adapted into numerous films and television series.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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