David Copperfield
Interesting Facts
- David Copperfield is a partially autobiographical novel in which Charles Dickens used many events from his own life.
- The character Uriah Heep became a symbol of hypocrisy and deceit, and his name has become synonymous with such traits.
- The novel was first published as a series of installments, starting in 1849 and concluding in 1850.
- Dickens considered this novel his favorite work and referred to it as his «favorite child».
- The book raises important social issues such as child labor, poverty, and the injustice of the legal system.
- The character Wilkins Micawber was based on Dickens' father, who was also an optimistic and irresponsible man, often in debt.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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