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DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. I fall into captivity. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens
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DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. I fall into captivity. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens
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Adolescent Copperfield Daughter David David Copperfield Dickens Father Husband Living Room Mother Piano Upper Class Victorian
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This wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield transports us into the heart of the story. The scene depicted is titled "I fall into captivity" and it captures a pivotal moment in young David's life. In this illustration, we find ourselves in an elegant Victorian living room. A sorrowful expression adorns David's face as he sits at the piano, his fingers gently touching the keys. His adolescent figure exudes vulnerability and uncertainty, perfectly capturing his journey from childhood to adulthood. Standing beside him is a woman, presumably his mother or perhaps Mrs. Copperfield herself, her hand resting on his shoulder with concern etched across her face. On the other side of the piano stands a man who could be Mr. Copperfield – stern yet compassionate. A girl, possibly David's younger sister or another family member, watches attentively from behind him as if trying to understand what has transpired. The intricately detailed engravings bring to life every emotion felt within this intimate setting. Through this print, we are transported back in time to witness one of Dickens' most beloved characters grappling with hardships and challenges that will shape his future self. It serves as a poignant reminder of how literature can capture our hearts and minds by immersing us in vivid stories filled with complex characters set against historical backgrounds.
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