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David Copperfield
Follow David Copperfield, a resilient orphan whose life unfolds like a rollercoaster of heartbreak and hope. From his idyllic early days with his mother and loyal nurse Peggotty, David’s world shatters when his mother marries the cruel Mr. Murdstone, who subjects him to abuse and forces him into child labor in London’s grim docks. There, he befriends the whimsical Mr. Micawber, a man perpetually on the brink of financial ruin but full of unshakable optimism. Escaping to his sharp-tongued yet kind-hearted aunt Betsey Trotwood, David finds a chance at education and stability. Along the way, he navigates turbulent friendships—with the charming but treacherous Steerforth—and tender love affairs, including his childlike marriage to Dora Spenlow. He also confronts the scheming Uriah Heep, whose fraud threatens the lives of those he loves. Through loss, betrayal, and hard-won growth, David transforms from a vulnerable boy into a successful writer, learning that resilience and compassion are the true pillars of a meaningful life.
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