Essential Classics are a quick into a range of exciting stories. These stories are shortened versions of the classic novels, which lose none of the strength and flavour of the original. Each title has a detailed glossary and “test yourself ”questions at the back of the book. 
David Copperfield.by Charles Dickens, Was published in 1850. It tells the story of a boy called David who, after his mother’s death, has to find his way in a harsh world – and who dreams of becoming a writer. He makes many friends along the way, both good and bad. 

本系列叢書是欣賞世界名著的最佳捷徑。不管是令人毛骨悚然的「科學怪人」和扣人心弦的「金銀島」，到震撼力十足「野性的呼喚」，都是然保留原著精神、風味和特色的濃縮版本。

■ 饒富娛樂效果。
■ 大量插圖，並採用原文引述。
■ 以分為三個等級，分為「冒險」、「人物」、「家庭」、「恐怖」和「科幻小說」五大類。
■ 精選作品均為學生必讀的課外讀物。
■ 床邊故事的優良讀物。