In one of his most lively and enjoyable novels, Charles Dickens tells the life story of David Copperfield, from his birth in Suffolk, through the various struggles of his childhood to his successful career as a novelist. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics, bound in real cloth with gold shiny edges and ribbon bookmarks. These beautiful books make the perfect gift choice for any book lover. This edition is complete and unabridged, and includes the original illustrations by H. K. 'Phiz' Browne, with an afterword by Sam Gilpin. Dickens' opening scenes are particularly masterful, depicting the world as seen by a little fatherless boy. David’s idyllic life with his mother is shattered when she remarries, this time to a domineering and cruel man. David Copperfield is partly modeled on his own experiences, and one of the great joys of the book is the impressive variety of characters, including the charming Steerforth, the jovial, talkative Mr. Micawber, the villainous Uriah Heep, and David's eccentric aunt, Betsey Trotwood. Dickens described it as his 'favorite child' among his novels – and it's easy to see why.