David Copperfield
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David Copperfield
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Narrated by:
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Richard Armitage
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By:
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Charles Dickens
About this listen
Between his work on the 2014 Audible Audiobook of the Year, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel, and his performance of Classic Love Poems, narrator Richard Armitage (The Hobbit, Hannibal) has quickly become a listener favorite. Now, in this defining performance of Charles Dickens' classic David Copperfield, Armitage lends his unique voice and interpretation, truly inhabiting each character and bringing real energy to the life of one of Dickens' most famous characters.
This epic, exuberant novel is one of the greatest coming-of-age stories in literature, chronicling David Copperfield's extraordinary journey through life as he encounters villains, saviors, eccentrics, and grotesques - including the wicked Mr. Murdstone, stouthearted Peggotty, formidable Betsey Trotwood, impecunious Micawber, and the odious Uriah Heep. Dickens' great novel (based, in part, on his own boyhood and which he described as a "favorite child") is a work filled with life, both comic and tragic.
Listen to Richard Armitage bring Dickens' words to life, and you'll understand why Virginia Woolf called David Copperfield "the most perfect of all the Dickens novels".
Public Domain (P)2015 Audible, Inc.What listeners say about David Copperfield
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- Sophie
- 25-04-2016
One writer, many characters - one reader, many voices
Richard Armitage brings the many characters of Dickens' David Copperfield to life by his vocal skills. Not only are the characters distinct, the voices he creates for them are rich expressions of their personalities and life circumstances. I especially enjoyed the eccentric but grounded Betsy Trotwood and untrustworthy Uriah Heap. Mr Micawber's embroidered verbosity flowed from Armitage as if he were the man himself.
Armitage's pace and timing kept the story moving along despite its length. A few small issues with sound quality in the third quarter, but perhaps that was my device? Recommended for all who love Dickens, and those who think they should but find him hard to read. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-02-2019
The best!
To be honest, I picked this book because Richard Armitage was reading it. Also, I like classic literature.
Boy, was I in for a treat. I enjoyed it immensely. Armitage's characterisation was superb. I thought at first that there were too many gravelly, wheezy old men but those characters were mostly at the beginning. There are so many great characters in any Dickens and I found it easy to know who was speaking by the diverse accents. As much as I love Richard Armitage, I completely forgot who was reading, especially when Uriah Heap spoke. He brought these characters alive.
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- Stephen Grocott
- 03-10-2021
Beautiful language but soppy romance
Beautiful romance and very well performed. But at times the melodrama and flowery language got a bit much in this classic soap opera. Nonetheless, well worth listening too.
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- Joan Forster
- 16-05-2022
Wonderful
Amazing narration of one of my favourite book books !Thank you to the narrator Richard Armitage .
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- Faye Powderly
- 15-01-2023
Great narration of a much loved classic
Richard Armitage brings the story to life. A perfect narrator for a Charles Dickens classic.
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- Thomas
- 06-04-2023
Laboriously luscious language. Richly intimate descriptions of characters and relationships
I have been totally transported by narrator into lives and internal experiences of these amazing characters from our beloved Dickens. Richard Armitage, totally convincing in representing each character’s personality and accent. Blissful hours spent driving long distances and working nights alone in bakery. Thankyou
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- Geoffrey Freeman
- 29-04-2019
Masterpiece
This classic story, Dickens' favourite I believe, with its rich cast of characters, is masterfully read by Richard Armitage.
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- Sue B
- 03-12-2019
A masterpiece
A masterpiece in storytelling for both the genius of Dickens story and the brilliance of Richard Armitage’s narration, every character lovingly crafted. I didn’t want it to end.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-08-2020
Sensational performance by Richard Armitage
Sensational performance by Richard Armitage, he brings life to the many characters so easily. A great way to experience this classic.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-08-2020
Excellent
Excellent story and performance. Wide scale moving story of one of the iconic characters in literature.
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