David Copperfield

De: Charles Dickens

Narrado por: Simon Vance

David Copperfield is the quintessential novel by England's most beloved novelist. Based in part on Dickens's own life, it is the story of a young man's journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. Among its gloriously vivid cast of characters, he encounters his tyrannical stepfather, Mr. Murdstone; his formidable aunt, Betsey Trotwood; the eternally humble yet treacherous Uriah Heep; the frivolous, enchanting Dora; and one of literature's great comic creations, the magnificently impecunious Mr. Micawber - a character resembling Dickens's own father.

In David Copperfield - the novel he described as his "favorite child" - Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences to create one of his most exuberant and enduringly popular works, filled with tragedy and comedy in equal measure.

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One of the Greatest Books of Alll Time

Now I can say I've read it! It took me a while to get into it, but once I did I spent many late nights. If you can't read Dickens, please do yourself a favor and listen to him!

Gifted Reader

The book is a classic and the reading is truly inspiring. Simon Vance truly has a gift. But maybe Audible should let customers into a little secret: Simon Vance IS Robert Whitfield; and Richard Matthews and John Richmond. He has used different names for the different publishing houses he has worked. Whitfield was his chosen name while working for Blackstones. So, it's funny to see him competing with himself among the reviews. They are all very good versions.

I love this book!

I could listen to this over and over again. I've already listened to it maybe five or six times and each time I truly enjoy it. I am so grateful to have these audiobooks as I never could have made it through reading the book with my dyslexia.

Great story

I was sad when I got to the end, but this was a great read. Dickens at his finest.

As good as it gets

This was a masterpiece. I only wish that I had heard this recording during my teens.

David Copperfield is an emotional education. Chalk full of admirable characters, during the course of this epic novel, you see the results of their virtues and their mistakes. The results are edifying and entertaining.

Simon Vance is an incredible performer, with an excellent knack for differentiating the voices of he characters. It is particularly impressive that he is able to produce such a range of female voices.

At 30+ hours this recording is quite the commitment, but it remains engaging throughout and is well worth the time.

Fabulous!

What did you love best about David Copperfield?

The story. The characters. Dickens' writing. Simon Vance's voice.

What other book might you compare David Copperfield to and why?

Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham. It is the story of a young boy's journey into manhood, traversing the pitfalls of his own vulnerabilities and insecurities.

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

His many and extremely varied ways of giving voice to the characters in ways perfectly consistent with each person's trait.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No! This was an audiotape that I did not want to have come to an end.

Best Way to Read Copperfield

What a L-O--N---G book! --about 37 hours of listening (can you imagine narrating it?!)

While I enjoyed Simon Vance's expert narration and characterization of the Dickens characters, I can't say that I loved listening to this book. All that Victorian prose...and, frankly, the way that Dickens and men of his time regarded women was awaful. (Women needing to have their 'minds formed', and serving as the 'moral center' of a home, or flittering about like 'little birds' all the time.)

While Dickens certainly created memorable characters, I can't say that I liked David Copperfield very much at all.

Simon Vance is superb and suited to Dickens!

Simon Vance is superb and suited to Dickens! His characterizations give flesh to the characters and is as if you are hearing a full dramatization.

Beautiful

Such a wonderful performance, which only enhanced this beautiful story! I loved everything about it!

Wonderful telling of this classic!

This narrator was incredible! The story truly came to life through his talent. Highly recommend!!