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David Copperfield is a novel by English author Charles Dickens, narrated by the eponymous David Copperfield, detailing his adventures in his journey from infancy to maturity. It is a classic bildungsroman following the life of the title character from his harsh childhood to his success as a novelist. After enduring an abusive stepfather, child labor, and poverty, David finds stability with his aunt, Betsey Trotwood. He matures through loss, first marriages to the impractical Dora Spenlow, and finally finds happiness with Agnes Wickfield.