In David Copperfield (1849), once again, issues of class and the differences between public and private standards (represented in the corruption of the wealthy and brilliant Steerforth) are studied, and the power and exploitation of the industrial world are exposed and damned, Classic Dickensian characters here include Mr Murdstone, Copperfield's evil guardian and owner of the wine-bottling factory where David makes his living under appalling conditions; the snake-like Uriah Heap who's vanity leads him to cruelty; Mr Micawber, one of literature's funniest characters and the kind, generous Peggottys, representing all that is good, even in the face of adversity. Little Emily provides an ill-treated character with whom the reader can sympathise. This was Dicken's favourite novel...Based on the world-famous Nonesuch Press edition of 1937, the text is taken from the 1867 Chapman and Hall edition, which became known as the Charles Dickens edition, and was the last edition to be corrected by the author himself. The Nonesuch edition contains illustrations selected by Dickens himself, by artists including Hablot Knight Browne ('Phiz'), George Cruikshank, John Leech, Robert Seymour and George Cattermole. The new Nonesuch Dickens reproduces the original elegance of these beautiful editions. Books are printed on natural cream shade high quality stock, are quarter bound in bonded leather with cloth sides, include a ribbon marker and feature special printed endpapers. Each book is wrapped in a protective, clear acetate jacket.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Duckworth Overlook
ISBN-13
9780715635193
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95176043
Product Key Features
Book Title
David Copperfield
Author
Charles Dickens
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Books
Publication Year
2005
Number of Pages
984 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
290mm
Item Width
210mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Charles Dickens
Series Title
Nonesuch Dickens
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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