After the release of the historical novel written by Walter Scott "Rob Roy" many critics honored the writer with comparisons with the level of Shakespeare's work. The novel was also favourably recognised by readers - its entire circulation - 10 thousand copies (at that time an impressive figure) was sold within two weeks. The main character Francis Osbaldistone has a fight with his father, the head of the trading house...
A master of characterisation, Charles Dickens introduces us to yet another memorable creation in the form of David Copperfield, the undisputed favourite of all his fictional children.
When David Copperfield escapes from the cruelty of his childhood home, he embarks on a journey to adulthood which leads him through comedy and tragedy, love and heartbreak, and friendship and betrayal.