Even though A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist were more popular with the public, Charles Dickens liked to say that David Copperfield was his favorite among his novels. The Classic Book Discussion Group will tackle this weighty coming-of-age novel in February (chapters 1-31) and March (from chapter 32 through the end).
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BOOK DESCRIPTION: Published in 1850, David Copperfield is Charles Dickens’ eighth novel and the one that most closely follows the author’s own life. A coming of age story, it describes David’s life from childhood with a difficult stepfather, his schooling, his entry into the workforce, his courtship and marriage(s), and his eventual success as an author. Filled with colorful characters like Wilkins Micawber and Betsey Trotwood, and unforgettable villains like Uriah Heep, it was Charles Dickens’ favorite among his own novels.
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Copies of David Copperfield can be picked up from the Book Discussion Shelf on our first floor, and it’s available digitally as an ebook (through Overdrive/Libby or Hoopla) and an audiobook (through Overdrive/Libby or Hoopla).
An in-person discussion of David Copperfield (again, covering the first 31 chapters) will be held at the library on Thursday, February 29, at 3:00 PM. No registration is required to attend.
Published on January 31, 2024.
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