This novel by Charles Dickens, published in 1850, is considered his most autobiographical. It begins with: Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show. Characters include Wilkins Micawber and Uriah Heep.
- Great Expectations
- David Copperfield
- A Tale of Two Cities
- Bleak House
Answer
The correct answer is B) David Copperfield.
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