The Personal History of David Copperfield.

DICKENS, Charles.

The Personal History of David Copperfield.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, .

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"It's in vain to recall the past, unless it works some influence upon the present": Charles Dickens's David Copperfield; Illustrated in Colour by Frank Reynolds; In the Rare Original Box

A handsomely produced edition of "the most perfect of all the Dickens novels" (Virginia Woolf). Quarto, original red pictorial cloth richly stamped in gilt, the front cover with a gilt silhouette medallion of David Copperfield, pictorial endpapers. Illustrated with tipped-in colour plates by Frank Reynolds, including the frontispiece of Mr. Micawber. In very good condition with light rubbing and toning. Ownership signature to the front free endpaper. Housed in the original board box in very good condition. A charming illustrated edition of one of the best loved of all English novels.

Charles Dickens’ The Personal History of David Copperfield is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores themes of perseverance, self-discovery, and social mobility through the life of its protagonist, David Copperfield. Often considered one of Dickens’ most personal works, the novel reflects his own experiences with childhood hardship, labor, and the pursuit of literary success. Through a rich cast of characters, including the benevolent Betsey Trotwood, the villainous Uriah Heep, and the tragic yet endearing Mr. Micawber, Dickens examines issues of class, ambition, and personal integrity. The novel’s blend of realism and sentimentality, combined with its first-person narrative, allows for a deeply introspective and emotionally resonant exploration of personal growth. David Copperfield remains one of Dickens’ most celebrated works, praised for its vivid characterizations and its insightful portrayal of 19th-century English society.