| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Translator |
Churberg, Waldemar, 1848-1924 |
| Title |
David Copperfield I
David Copperfield nuoremman elämäkertomus ja kokemukset
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Copperfield
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"David Copperfield I" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book tells the life story of David Copperfield, exploring his adventures, struggles, and relationships as he navigates the challenges of growing up. The narrative is deeply personal, filled with Dickens' characteristic blend of humor and social commentary. The opening of "David Copperfield" introduces the protagonist's birth and sets the stage for his life story. David reveals that he was born on a Friday at midnight, a detail that is accompanied by ominous superstitions about his fate. As he recounts his early memories, he introduces us to key characters, including his mother and the formidable Miss Betsey Trotwood—his aunt, who arrives unexpectedly at his birth. The tone is reflective, as David grapples with feelings of abandonment and the absence of his father. These early chapters hint at the complexities of his relationships and childhood experiences that will shape his journey throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Autobiographical fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bildungsromans
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| Subject |
Young men -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Boys -- Fiction
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Stepfathers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Child labor -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18186 |
| Release Date |
Apr 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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