David Copperfield
Charles Dickens
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"David Copperfield" or "The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery" was first published in 1850. Like all except five of his works, it originally appeared in serial form. Many elements within the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of all of his novels. It is also Dickens' "favorite child." (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
(35 hr 41 min)
Chapters
| Preface by the Author | 3:51 | Read by valikojohn |
| I Am Born | 27:10 | Read by Muhammad Mussnoon |
| I Observe | 47:47 | Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014) |
| I Have a Change | 39:17 | Read by valikojohn |
| I Fall Into Disgrace | 44:19 | Read by Lorelle Anderson |
| I Am Sent Away | 46:51 | Read by Simon Evers |
| I Enlarge My Circle of Acquaintance | 18:35 | Read by Simon Evers |
| My "First Half" at Salem House | 41:41 | Read by valikojohn |
| My Holidays, Especially One Happy Afternoon | 32:50 | Read by Lorelle Anderson |
| I Have a Memorable Birthday | 28:00 | Read by valikojohn |
| I Become Neglected, and am Provided For | 46:33 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| I Begin Life on my Own Account, and Do Not Like It | 41:31 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| Liking Life on my Own Account No Better, I Form a Great Resolution | 24:52 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| The Sequel of my Resolution | 44:11 | Read by Lorelle Anderson |
| My Aunt Makes Up Her Mind About Me | 34:41 | Read by Lorelle Anderson |
| I Make Another Beginning | 22:48 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| I Am A New Boy in More Senses Than One | 59:02 | Read by M.C.Y. |
| Somebody Turns Up | 47:07 | Read by redabrus |
| A Retrospect | 22:49 | Read by John Gonzalez |
| I Look About Me and Make A Discovery | 32:54 | Read by Jonny Lee |
| Steerforth's Home | 21:10 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| Little Em'ly | 54:02 | Read by Raju Venkateswaran |
| Some Old Scenes, and Some New People | 1:00:43 | Read by Raju Venkateswaran |
| I Corroborate Mr. Dick and Choose a New Profession | 33:37 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| My First Dissipation | 20:59 | Read by Simon Evers |
| Good and Bad Angels | 49:17 | Read by Simon Evers |
| I Fall Into Captivity | 39:41 | Read by Simon Evers |
| Tommy Traddles | 22:40 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| Mr. Micawber's Gauntlet | 46:34 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| I Visit Steerforth at his Home Again | 20:43 | Read by M.C.Y. |
| A Loss | 20:36 | Read by Great Plains |
| A Greater Loss | 22:22 | Read by Simon Evers |
| The Beginning of a Long Journey | 47:37 | Read by Simon Evers |
| Blissful | 40:24 | Read by Nicodemus |
| My Aunt Astonishes Me | 19:54 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| Depression | 47:02 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| Enthusiasm | 39:37 | Read by Matt Warzel |
| A Little Cold Water | 19:39 | Read by noonday |
| A Dissolution of Partnership | 43:23 | Read by Simon Evers |
| Wickfield and Heep | 47:01 | Read by Simon Evers |
| The Wanderer | 20:12 | Read by Vivian Bush |
| Dora's Aunts | 35:13 | Read by Graham Dailey |
| Mischief | 55:25 | Read by Fr. Richard Zeile of Detroit |
| Another Retrospect | 19:45 | Read by Laurie Anne Walden |
| Our Housekeeping | 35:51 | Read by Laurie Anne Walden |
| Mr. Dick Fulfills My Aunt's Prediction | 35:43 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| Intelligence | 30:32 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| Martha | 27:27 | Read by Michael Bradford |
| Domestic | 27:40 | Read by Robin Cotter |
| I Am Involved in Mystery | 27:17 | Read by Vivian Bush |
| Mr. Peggotty's Dream Comes True | 22:32 | Read by Phillip David |
| The Beginning of a Longer Journey | 37:54 | Read by Vivian Bush |
| I Assist at an Explosion | 59:30 | Read by Simon Evers |
| Another Retrospect | 13:05 | Read by Muhammad Mussnoon |
| Mr. Micawber's Transactions | 39:28 | Read by Furio |
| Tempest | 28:20 | Read by Debra Lynn |
| The New Wound, and the Old | 15:03 | Read by Muhammad Mussnoon |
| The Emigrants | 27:01 | Read by Simon Evers |
| Absence | 22:57 | Read by Fr. Richard Zeile of Detroit |
| Return | 34:49 | Read by Nicodemus |
| Agnes | 20:57 | Read by Muhammad Mussnoon |
| I Am Shown Two Interesting Penitents | 29:05 | Read by Simon Evers |
| A Light Shines On My Way | 21:16 | Read by Simon Evers |
| A Visitor | 19:55 | Read by Graeme Jolliffe |
| A Last Retrospect | 10:17 | Read by Muhammad Mussnoon |
Reviews
Great book in need of a few better readers.
George Danar
The book itself is truly at home amoung the greats of all time, but a few readers made it harder than it should ever be to follow along and truly enjoy. If you bear with the rough s Ots I feel you will be well compensated by your enjoyment of this classic even though it is hampered by a few poor readers here.
Bryce Tidwell
This is a classic Dickens novel with inspirational characters and vile villains. Ultimately with some happy endings. I had heard this tale was somewhat autobiographical. There are many sad parts on the journey. But the happiest part is near the end.
A LibriVox Listener
I couldn't even handle listening to the entire first chapter. I appreciate the readers efforts, but he lacks a real understanding of English. so it is extremely hard to get into the story.
5 Stars for Dickens
A LibriVox Listener
Thanks for your effort reader. For those who prefer an accent closer to the country from whence it came, there is at least one more recording.
A LibriVox Listener
Very, very difficult to enjoy this book because of the readers. First chapter was hard to understand the reader and it just gets worse.
Awful narration
A LibriVox Listener
I couldn't get past 60 secs because I hate the reader's accent!!! Another book, destroyed by a rubbish narrator!!!!
Wonderful!
Zaecst
I completely enjoyed listening to this timeless classic! Excellent readers. Marvelous novel!
SciFi FAN
reader reads to fast in Irish accent. miss many words.