David Copperfield
To celebrate the upcoming release of bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver's unforgettable new novel, we've partnered with Faber to give readers the chance to enjoy Demon Copperhead's literary inspiration: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.
In Demon Copperhead, out in October, Kingsolver enlists Dickens' anger, compassion, and above all, his faith in the transformative powers of a good story.
Our serialisation of Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead will open for signups soon. Keep your eyes on our social channels and weekly emails for more news.
- In one of his most energetic and enjoyable novels, Charles Dickens tells the life story of David Copperfield, from his birth in Suffolk, through the various struggles of his childhood, to his successful career as a novelist.
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens is a literary legend. His books have sold millions of times over and have been staged and filmed and translated throughout the world. The very word Dickensian conjures scenes of bucolic Britain, industrial hardship and a clutch of characterful gargoyles.
But Dickens' early life was not one of privilege and ease. His father was in and out of debtor's prison and the author spent his early teens working in a blacking-factory. These humble beginnings are often reflected in his novels, his first being the serialisation of The Pickwick Papers in 1836. From then he wrote some of the greatest classic novels of our time.
On his death in 1870 the Times wrote, "The loss of such a man is an event which makes ordinary expressions of regret seem cold and conventional."
How it works
The book will be delivered in 13 instalments (or staves), one every day. The instalments are delivered to your Pigeonhole bookshelf on your IOS or Android app. You will receive an email letting you know when each stave is available.
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