“Listlessness to everything, but brooding sorrow, was the night that fell on my undisciplined heart. Let me look up from it - as at last I did, thank Heaven! - and from its long, sad, wretched dream, to dawn.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
David Copperfield: Classic English Literature
David Copperfield is a richly detailed novel that follows the life of its protagonist, David Copperfield, from his early childhood to his adulthood. The story is infused with Dickens' characteristic social commentary, highlighting the struggles of the lower classes and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. The novel is celebrated for its emotional depth, complex characters, and its exploration of themes such as identity, love, and the search for meaning in life. more
Author
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more
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