David Copperfield (Complete Illustrated Edition) (Volumes 1 and 2)

Author: (English) Charles Dickens
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: David Copperfield is one of Dickens' most important and labor-intensive works, a lengthy semi-autobiographical novel that he called his "beloved child." It was praised by Leo Tolstoy as "one of the best British novels," and was one of the earliest Western classical works introduced to China. This novel holds a special place in Dickens' entire body of work, more clearly reflecting the author's creative thoughts and artistic style. It is a great culmination of his personal experiences, observations, and rich imagination. It is one of the "100 Outstanding English Novels of the 20th Century" recommended by American literary critics. The book is imbued with the author's humanitarian and democratic ideals, as well as a spirit of exposing evil and promoting good.
First, the protagonist, David, is a typical intellectual who is kind, benevolent, upright, hardworking, and pragmatic. Although David has also had mistaken thoughts, foolish actions, moments of sadness, and periods of depression, his aunt's motto—"At no time must you be mean-spirited, dishonest, or cruel"—became his guiding principle, while Agnes, who points upward, was his "beacon." From the various events and characters described by Dickens in this book, we can see that he profoundly critiques the alienation of humanity and human nature, and he earnestly pursues the return of humanity and human nature, as well as harmony among people.