Book excerpt: David Copperfield. Illustrated edition After reading the title of the novel by Charles Dickens, many readers may assume that this book is about a popular magician. But the reality is much simpler. This is largely an autobiographical novel, as well as one of his first works, in which the narrative is conducted from a first-person point of view. Sigmund Freud gave the book "David Copperfield" to his bride on the day of the engagement .... Freud was a great lover and connoisseur of English literature. Dickens himself called this book the most beloved of all his creations... Pretty illustrations by Vladislav Trotsenko provide you with new impressions from reading this legendary story. David Copperfield. Illustrated edition “Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.” David Copperfield. Illustrated edition David Copperfield lives happily with his mother until she decides to marry the tyrannical Edward Murdstone. Abused and ill-treated by his stepfather, David is sent to the Salem House, a boarding school where he makes friends with the self-centered James Steerforth and the hapless Tom Saddles. David Copperfield. Illustrated edition David returns home upon his mother and half-brother’s demise, only to be neglected by his stepfather who sends him to work at their family bottling factory. What happens when after a miserable life at the factory, David runs away to his great-aunt Betsy Trotwood? David Copperfield. Illustrated edition A coming-of-age novel, David Copperfield presents Charles Dickens at his best. It is not only among his own personal favorites but also draws on his life’s experiences. The novel has undergone several film and television adaptations and continues to be loved by the readers. David Copperfield. Illustrated edition David Copperfield is the unforgettable story of David’s pursuit of his dream of being a successful writer. Following David from his impoverished childhood to his encounters with the memorable Uriah Heep, the beautiful Dora, and the comic Micawber, David Copperfield is believed to be the most autobiographical of Charles Dickens’s works. David Copperfield. Illustrated edition HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library. David Copperfield. Illustrated edition