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David Copperfield

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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David Copperfield is the quintessential novel by England's most beloved novelist. Based in part on Dickens's own life, it is the story of a young man's journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. Among its gloriously vivid cast of characters, he encounters his tyrannical stepfather, Mr. Murdstone; his formidable aunt, Betsey Trotwood; the eternally humble yet treacherous Uriah Heep; the frivolous, enchanting Dora; and one of literature's great comic creations, the magnificently impecunious Mr. Micawber - a character resembling Dickens's own father.

In David Copperfield - the novel he described as his "favorite child" - Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences to create one of his most exuberant and enduringly popular works, filled with tragedy and comedy in equal measure.

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This is Dickens at its very best and I am savoring every chapter. I thought I knew the book from screen versions but there is so much more to enjoy in this unabridged recording. Simon Vance is the perfect reader and brilliantly brings to life the personalities of the characters in the way he reproduces the dialogue by maintaining a perfect balance of idiosyncracy and credibility.

David Copperfield (unabridged) read by Simon Vance

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This was a pure pleasure from beginning to end. Simon Vance has a unique voice for each character and has a really clear voice that is easy to listen to.

Great classic enhanced by wonderful narration.

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What did you like most about David Copperfield?

Brilliantly read with epic story

What was one of the most memorable moments of David Copperfield?

how he sorted out his life in difficult circumstances

Have you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No, but I will be doing

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Time spent with Peggoty

Any additional comments?

Never been a Dickens fan, but this book changed my view. I would definitely recommend it, it was excellent

Excellent

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Absolutely wonderful book, and perfectly narrated by Simon Vance - never lost track of which characters were speaking due to this impeccable reader. Thank-you so much!

Brilliant

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Unbelievably I had not only never read David Copperfield, but it turns out I had no idea about the story.

It is a thing of beauty.
Excellent narration contributes to the experience.

Recommended.

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