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David Copperfield
David narrates his own life, from an unhappy childhood under a cruel stepfather through hard work in London and the people who shape him, until he becomes a writer. It is told in a warm, comic, often sad voice.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1850
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 974
- Format
- Book 19 of 26 in Graphic Classics
Read this if you want a huge, character-filled Dickens novel that feels like spending time with a very long, loving story.
Skip this if you want a tight plot, since it is episodic and wanders.
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Quick answers about David Copperfield
- What is David Copperfield about?
- David narrates his own life, from an unhappy childhood under a cruel stepfather through hard work in London and the people who shape him, until he becomes a writer. It is told in a warm, comic, often sad voice.
- Who should read David Copperfield?
- Read it if you want a huge, character-filled Dickens novel that feels like spending time with a very long, loving story. Skip it if you want a tight plot, since it is episodic and wanders.
- How long and how fast is David Copperfield?
- It is a slow-paced, long read of about 974 pages, first published in 1850.
- Does David Copperfield have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Child abuse, Death, Grief.
- Can I borrow David Copperfield for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends David Copperfield; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after David Copperfield?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, Anne of Green Gables.
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