How many Charles Dickens novels have titles which are purely the name of a man?

Victorian writer Charles Dickens (1812–1870) wrote more than a dozen major novels, short stories, plays, non-fiction books, and essays. Amongst his novels, five titles are purely the name of a man: 'Oliver Twist', 'Nicholas Nickelby', 'Barnaby Rudge', 'Martin Chuzzlewit' and 'David Copperfield'.

'Oliver Twist', published as a serial from 1837 to 1839, is the story of the orphan Oliver Twist, born in a workhouse and sold as an apprentice to an undertaker. After escaping, Oliver travels to London where he meets the Artful Dodger, a member of a gang of pickpockets led by a criminal called Fagin.

'Nicholas Nickleby' was published as a serial from 1838 to 1839. The story focuses on the life and adventures of the titular character, a young man who needs to support his mother and sister after the death of his father.

'Barnaby Rudge', serialised between 1840 and 1841 is set during the Gordon Riots (anti-Catholic) of 1780. Barnaby Rudge is a simpleton who wanders in and out of the storyline.

'Martin Chuzzlewit' was serialised between 1842 and 1844. Martin Chuzzlewit is a stubborn, selfish 21-year-old who, by the end of the novel, becomes a reformed man.

'David Copperfield', published between 1849 and 1850, is an eponymous tale of David's adventures from infancy to adulthood. The narrative incorporates aspects of Dickens' life, thus it is often referred to as an autobiographical novel.