David Copperfield (Oxford World's Classics)
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GoryDetails
of Nashua, New Hampshire USA on 12/20/2013
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
GoryDetails of Nashua, New Hampshire USA on 12/20/2013 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
1 journaler for this copy...
I got this fair-condition paperback from Gibson's, an independent bookstore in Concord NH, for a release copy.
The semi-autobiographical story, told from David's point of view, shows us his troubled childhood, his extended family (his aunt, the Peggotys, Steerforth, Mr. Dick, the Micawbers - he's collected quite a troupe), the ups and downs of his professional and romantic life... not to mention the drama of a heart-breaking betrayal, some tragic (or perhaps well-timed?) deaths, and a bit of a deus ex machina to solve the worst of his problems. Not my favorite Dickens novel - I find David a bit of a drip for most of the book {wry grin} - but worth it for the plethora of memorable secondary characters.
[There have been several film or TV versions of this story, including a 1999 version starring Daniel Radcliffe as the young David, and the 1935 version with Freddy Bartholomew as young David and W. C. Fields (perfectly cast) as Micawber. Oh, and the TV Tropes page may be of interest!]
The semi-autobiographical story, told from David's point of view, shows us his troubled childhood, his extended family (his aunt, the Peggotys, Steerforth, Mr. Dick, the Micawbers - he's collected quite a troupe), the ups and downs of his professional and romantic life... not to mention the drama of a heart-breaking betrayal, some tragic (or perhaps well-timed?) deaths, and a bit of a deus ex machina to solve the worst of his problems. Not my favorite Dickens novel - I find David a bit of a drip for most of the book {wry grin} - but worth it for the plethora of memorable secondary characters.
[There have been several film or TV versions of this story, including a 1999 version starring Daniel Radcliffe as the young David, and the 1935 version with Freddy Bartholomew as young David and W. C. Fields (perfectly cast) as Micawber. Oh, and the TV Tropes page may be of interest!]
Journal Entry 2 by GoryDetails at Commercial St. (See Notes For Details) in Manchester, New Hampshire USA on Tuesday, March 25, 2014
GoryDetails at Commercial St. (See Notes For Details) in Manchester, New Hampshire USA on Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Released 10 yrs ago (3/25/2014 UTC) at Commercial St. (See Notes For Details) in Manchester, New Hampshire USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I left this book, bagged against the elements, on the steps near the Mill Girl statue on Commercial Ave. near Stark St. Hope the finder enjoys it!*** Released for the 2014 Four Elements challenge, for the embedded "copper" in the title. ***
*** Released as part of the 2014 Movie release challenge. ***
