David Copperfield I

Charles Dickens' novel 'David Copperfield I' was originally published as a serial between 1849 and 1850. This bildungsroman follows David's life from childhood to adulthood in Victorian England. Born six months after his father's death, David endures a harsh stepfather, a cruel boarding school, and child labor in London before escaping to live with his eccentric great-aunt. Through education, hard work, and the moral support of friends, he navigates love, loss, and social challenges while confronting villains and seeking his place in the world.

Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.