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Kidnapped (New edition): Robert Louis Stevenson Kidnapped (New edition)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Contributions by Judith John
R280 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. A gorgeous new edition. Admired for its pace and rigorous storytelling, Kidnapped is an enthralling read from start to finish. A dramatic tale set in the aftermath of the Jacobite uprising, and incorporating real events and characters, it tells of the kidnap of David Balfour and his desperate journey across Scotland, chased by redcoats, barely surviving until he reclaims his rightful place in society.

The Sign of the Four (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) (Hardcover, New edition): Arthur Conan Doyle The Sign of the Four (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) (Hardcover, New edition)
Arthur Conan Doyle; Contributions by Judith John
R280 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. In this Conan Doyle adventure Sherlock Holmes and his trusty companion Dr Watson accompany a young woman to a suspicious location in the fog-bound streets of London.

The Wind in The Willows (Hardcover, New edition): Kenneth Grahame The Wind in The Willows (Hardcover, New edition)
Kenneth Grahame; Contributions by Judith John
R277 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R53 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Kenneth Grahame’s treasured and perennially popular The Wind in the Willows follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger as they spend their time ‘simply messing about in boats’, getting lost in the Wild Wood and getting Toad out of scrapes. The endearing characters, evocatively idyllic setting of the gentle Thames Valley and the message of friendship make this an enduringly heart-warming tale. The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library.

The Valley of Fear (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) (Hardcover, New edition): Arthur Conan Doyle The Valley of Fear (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) (Hardcover, New edition)
Arthur Conan Doyle; Contributions by Judith John
R280 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Holmes and Watson find themselves drawn into an intricate murder case that bears the hallmarks of the dastardly genius Professor Moriarty.

His Last Bow (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) (Hardcover, New edition): Arthur Conan Doyle His Last Bow (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) (Hardcover, New edition)
Arthur Conan Doyle; Contributions by Judith John
R280 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. The Last Bow features a series of adventure mysteries starring the great detective Sherlock Holmes and the inimitable Dr Watson: "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge", "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box", "The Adventure of the Red Circle", "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans", "The Adventure of the Dying Detective", "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax", "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" and "His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes

The Call of the Wild (Hardcover, New edition): Jack London The Call of the Wild (Hardcover, New edition)
Jack London; Contributions by Judith John
R280 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. The tale of Buck, abducted and mistreated and his gradual adaptation to the wild is a much heralded celebration of the power of instinct and the natural world. This edition includes four short stories: 'The Son of the Wolf', 'To the Man on the Trail', 'The Wisdom of the Trail' and 'An Odyssey of the North'.

Around the World in Eighty Days (Hardcover, New edition): Jules Verne Around the World in Eighty Days (Hardcover, New edition)
Jules Verne; Contributions by Judith John
R280 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Phileas Fogg accepts the challenge to travel the globe in just eighty days. With his capable valet Passepartout, Fogg embarks on his journey from Dover encountering a series of adventures in many wonderful and dangerous places of the world in a fantastic race against time.

The Hound of the Baskervilles (Hardcover, New edition): Arthur Conan Doyle The Hound of the Baskervilles (Hardcover, New edition)
Arthur Conan Doyle; Contributions by Judith John
R278 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Regarded by many as one of the greatest crime novels, The Hound of the Baskervilles brings Sherlock Holmes to the brink of failure before the inevitable triumph at the end. His deductive, rational approach, one that determines his every move, is pitched against supernatural forces, in the search for the mysterious cause of Sir Charles Baskerville's death. Was it the family curse, a huge phantom hound, or something more logical and explainable? Sherlock Holmes has entertained readers and viewers alike for over 120 years, remaining one of the most celebrated movie characters, played more recently by Robert Downey Jnr (Iron Man) and Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr Strange).

Treasure Island (Hardcover, New edition): Robert Louis Stevenson Treasure Island (Hardcover, New edition)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Contributions by Judith John
R278 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. The very name of Robert Louis Stevenson is synonymous with storytelling adventures, Treasure Island being one of the most popular books in English literature. Its racing narrative pace takes the young Jim Hawkins on a lively escapade that's fired the imagination of many generations of readers. Mysterious maps, Long John Silver and his parrot, buried treasures, tropical islands, leafy palms and endless blue seas, innocence and treachery, the complicated path between good and evil, all conspire to deliver a powerful addition to any collection of tall tales and essential reads.

A Christmas Carol (Hardcover, New edition): Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol (Hardcover, New edition)
Charles Dickens; Contributions by Judith John
R310 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R58 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Two other tales are included: The Chimes and The Haunted Man. Ebenezer Scrooge hates everyone and everything. Especially children. Especially Christmas. He’s greedy, wealthy and cold-hearted, which has harrowed his features, giving him a pointy nose and thin, blue lips. On Christmas Eve Scrooge is visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come – but can they make him change his ways? A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens. It was first published on 19 December 1843 and the first edition had sold out by Christmas Eve. The story of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge has only continued to grow in popularity since then and it is now one of the most widely known stories in the world. The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library.

Pride and Prejudice (Hardcover, New edition): Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice (Hardcover, New edition)
Jane Austen; Contributions by Judith John 1
R314 R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Save R58 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. One of the finest examples of literature, written by an author at the height her powers, Pride and Prejudice is sharply observed, witty and acute. It is studied and enjoyed in still increasing numbers throughout the world today. Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters are unmarried, much to their parents' great anxiety. In a rollercoaster of social etiquette, wilful misunderstanding and romantic intrigue Mr Charles Bingley and his friend Mr Darcy vie with Mr Collins and Mr Wickham for the attentions of the Bennet daughters. Rejection, scandal and distress eventually lead to marriage and true love in a series of classic happy endings resolving the conflicts between pride and prejudice in the sisters and their beaus.

The Great Gatsby (Hardcover, New edition): F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby (Hardcover, New edition)
F. Scott Fitzgerald; Contributions by Judith John
R276 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.  Considered to be F. Scott Fitzgerald’s greatest work, The Great Gatsby is a vivid and timely portrait of the allure and dangerous excess of Jazz Age. The novel follows narrator Nick Carraway, newly arrived to the town of West Egg, Long Island, as his life becomes intertwined with that of Jay Gatsby, his rich and enigmatic neighbour. What ensues is a tale of thwarted love and tragedy as Fitzgerald explores the hollowness of materialism and the corruption of the American Dream.  Also includes the short story, Winter Dreams which explores similar themes to The Great Gatsby.

Alice in Wonderland (Hardcover, New edition): Lewis Carroll Alice in Wonderland (Hardcover, New edition)
Lewis Carroll; Contributions by Judith John 1
R318 R261 Discovery Miles 2 610 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Containing both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass this new edition brings together the classic tales to offer the full story of Alice, the Red Queen, the mad Hatter and the incredible cast of characters created by mathematician and king of nonsense verse Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Beloved characters whirl through a world of talking creatures, disappearing cats and madcap peculiarity told with swift economy by a writer whose influence on modern fantasy is often overlooked. Much filmed (including Tim Burton's award winning Alice in Wonderland), animated and republished Dodgson's work is a wildly entertaining ride for children, but packed with symbols and satire for the adult reader too.

Anne of Green Gables (Hardcover, New edition): Lucy Maud Montgomery Anne of Green Gables (Hardcover, New edition)
Lucy Maud Montgomery; Contributions by Judith John
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R310 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Published in 1908 to astounding success, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery has since become a classic. Set in the nineteenth century, the book tells of the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan, who has bright red hair and a vivid imagination. She is adopted by the Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, a brother and sister who need help on their farm. They were in fact looking to adopt a boy but, after Matthew's kind encouragement, they allow Anne to stay with them and she has many ups and downs settling in to Green Gables, her first real home.

Emma (Hardcover, New edition): Jane Austen Emma (Hardcover, New edition)
Jane Austen; Contributions by Judith John 1
R317 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590 Save R58 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Jane Austen has great fun with this novel, teasing at the social mores of her time, where the hunting of a suitable partner is an all-consuming game. Emma Woodhouse is a confident, elitist young woman, whose self-belief leads to a series of romantic misunderstandings as she makes and breaks engagements for her companion Harriet Smith. Emma assumes that Elton desires to marry Harriet, but actually Elton really wants Emma. Frank Churchill too tries to win her, but Emma falls for Mr. Knightley, whom everyone thinks is in love Jane Fairfax. In the end, everything all is mended, as Emma and Mr. Knightley finally get engaged, and Harriet and Robert Martin are brought back together again.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Hardcover, New edition): Arthur Conan Doyle The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Hardcover, New edition)
Arthur Conan Doyle; Contributions by Judith John
R312 R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Save R58 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. In this collection of thirteen thrilling tales of intrigue and suspense, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle once again shows himself to be the master of detective fiction. Published in 1905, The Return of Sherlock Holmes marks the astonishing reappearance of the brilliant detective after his apparent demise at the hands of criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty. Revealed to be alive three years after his presumed death, Sherlock Holmes is reunited with his trusted partner Dr. Watson as they embark on a new series of adventures.

Hard Times (Hardcover, New edition): Charles Dickens Hard Times (Hardcover, New edition)
Charles Dickens; Contributions by Judith John
R310 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R58 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Hard Times was published in 1854 and is set in Northern England in Coketown, a polluted and suffering place with smoke-filled factories and soulless workers who have been downtrodden by the cruel and heartless Thomas Gradgrind and Josiah Bounderby. The novel was published to mixed criticism, with many feeling at the time that it was too distressing. However, many modern critics have praised the book, calling it a gripping and revealing exploration of Victorian society.

The Jungle Book (Hardcover, New edition): Rudyard Kipling The Jungle Book (Hardcover, New edition)
Rudyard Kipling; Contributions by Judith John
R311 R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Also includes the Second Jungle Book. Arguably his best known work, Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is a classic for the ages. First published in 1894, this collection of fables has captured the imagination of children for generations. Many of the stories follow the adventures of Mowgli, the ‘man-cub’ raised by wolves, and his companions Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther as they explore the jungle and face off against foes such as the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library.

Ivanhoe (Hardcover, New edition): Walter Scott Ivanhoe (Hardcover, New edition)
Walter Scott; Contributions by Judith John
R350 R287 Discovery Miles 2 870 Save R63 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Set in twelfth-century England during the reign of Richard I, Ivanhoe is Sir Walter Scott's best known novel. Its depictions of witch trials, violent tournaments, sieges and ambushes make it a gripping read. The tense divisions between the Normans and the Saxons, the rich, the poor and the controversial figure of Robin Hood, and between King Richard and his untrustworthy brother are all explored in this brilliant account of the medieval era.

Jane Eyre (Hardcover, New edition): Charlotte Bronte Jane Eyre (Hardcover, New edition)
Charlotte Bronte; Contributions by Judith John
R320 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Perhaps one of the most well-known books in the world, Jane Eyre follows the life of its eponymous orphaned protagonist. From her early life Jane is strong-willed, passionate and kind but comes up against a lot of struggles. She lives with her aunt and uncle during early childhood, where she suffers under her aunt's strict discipline before transferring to Lowood Institution. The story follows her life - through heartbreaks and joys, exploring women's rights, social criticism, madness and morality. Charlotte Bronte created a powerful and emotionally evocative novel that has lost none of its power since its publication over 150 years ago.

Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Hardcover, New edition): Thomas Hardy Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Hardcover, New edition)
Thomas Hardy; Contributions by Judith John
R317 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Widely considered to be Thomas Hardy's greatest work, Tess of the d'Urbervilles was first published in serialised form in 1891 and then published as a single volume one year later in 1892. During this time, it received mixed reviews from critics who believed it to be immoral. It is now loved worldwide and has been adapted into plays, operas and many different films and television programmes. The story of Tess Durbeyfield and her search for fortune is a moving look into a Victorian world that we have left behind, and still stands as a gripping story for contemporary readers.

A Study in Scarlet (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) (Hardcover, New edition): Arthur Conan Doyle A Study in Scarlet (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery) (Hardcover, New edition)
Arthur Conan Doyle; Contributions by Judith John
R280 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.  Launching Sherlock Holmes to an adoring readership A Study in Scarlet was the first of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's enduring stories starring his enigmatic detective and his sidekick Dr Watson. Also includes the short story 'The Man with the Watches'.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Hardcover, New edition): Mark Twain The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Hardcover, New edition)
Mark Twain; Contributions by Judith John 1
R311 R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. One of the most beloved and influential books in American literature, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a comic yet incisive portrait of 19th century America. Told from the perspective of Huck Finn, a good-hearted if wayward thirteen-year-old, it vividly recounts his adventures as he escapes his abusive home and embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River along with Jim, a runaway slave. Through the eyes of Huck, and particularly his relationship with Jim, Twain confronts the hypocrisy of a society that clings to slavery and entrenched racial prejudice while claiming to be the land of the free. The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library.

Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales (Hardcover, New edition): Hans Christian Andersen Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales (Hardcover, New edition)
Hans Christian Andersen; Contributions by Judith John
R358 R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Save R61 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.  The fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen are renowned the world over, having inspired generations of children’s writers ever since their first translation into English. This classic collection includes some of his most famous stories, such as ‘The Ugly Duckling’, ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘The Emperor’s New Suit’, and ‘The Red Shoes’. Characteristic and captivating, Andersen’s tales offer up a world of enchantment, ingenuity and complex morality, and are a real treat for children and adults alike.

David Copperfield (Hardcover, New edition): Charles Dickens David Copperfield (Hardcover, New edition)
Charles Dickens; Contributions by Judith John 1
R368 R307 Discovery Miles 3 070 Save R61 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. David Copperfield is the story of a hard life endured is ultimately rewarded because of perseverance, kindness and common sense. Copperfield loses his father as a child, his mother then marries Murdstone, a cruel man who oppresses her and sends the boy away from home to a hostel. His mother dies, then Copperfield is sent to a factory, before running away to his Aunt Betsey Trotwood who protects him and whose relationship he maintains throughout his life. Further suffering follows though when Copperfield's first wife dies in childbirth, but by the end of the novel he too marries once more, finally to live towards a happy end, with Agnes and their three children. Throughout, Dickens highlights the systemic abuse of the weak, the ill, and, often, the female, eager to show that society is at fault for poverty, not the individual, so the poor should be helped, not victimised.

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