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Great Expectations

By Charles Dickens
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens weaves the tale of Pip, an orphan boy thrust into a life of intrigue and aspiration when he unexpectedly comes into a fortune. As Pip navigates the complexities of social class and personal ambition in Victorian England, he encounters a host of vibrant characters, including the enigmatic Miss Havisham and the beautiful but aloof Estella. The novel explores themes of growth, redemption, and the true meaning of wealth and happiness.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in rich, character-driven narratives with themes of social class and personal growth. This timeless classic takes you on a journey through Victorian England, exploring the life and ambitions of an orphan as he navigates the challenges of a rapidly changing world. With its intricate plot and unforgettable characters, it's a compelling read for those who appreciate detailed storytelling and moral complexities.

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Great Expectations

Pip doesn't expect much from life... His sister makes it clear that her orphaned little brother is nothing but a burden on her. But suddenly things begin to change. Pip's narrow existence is blown apart when he finds an escaped criminal, is summoned to visit a mysterious old woman and meets the icy beauty Estella.

Pip doesn't expect much from life . . . His sister makes it clear that her orphaned little brother is nothing but a burden on her. But suddenly things begin to change.

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Beautifully designed, clothbound edition

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

Great Expectations

Pip doesn't expect much from life... His sister makes it clear that her orphaned little brother is nothing but a burden on her. But suddenly things begin to change. Pip's narrow existence is blown apart when he finds an escaped criminal, is summoned to visit a mysterious old woman and meets the icy beauty Estella. Most astoundingly of all, an anonymous person gives him money to begin a new life in London.

Are these events as random as they seem? Or does Pip's fate hang on a series of coincidences he could never have expected?

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is often lauded for its masterful storytelling, particularly the use of the first-person narrative. The book is praised for its rich character development and the intricate depiction of social class and personal growth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141040363

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 November 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Charlotte Mitchell
  • Introduction by David Trotter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 47.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 665g

Pages: 544

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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About the Author

Charles Dickens was born on 7 February 1812. He began Oliver Twist in 1837, followed by Nicholas Nickleby (1838) and The Old Curiosity Shop (1840-41). A Christmas Carol, appeared in 1843, David Copperfield in 1850. In later works, such as Bleak House (1853) and Little Dorrit (1857), Dickens's social criticism became more radical and his comedy more savage. He published Hard Times in 1854, A Tale of Two Cities in 1859 and Great Expectations in 1860. His last novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, was never completed and he died on 9 June 1870. David Trotter is Quain Professor of English Language and Literature and Head of Department at University College London. Charlotte Mitchell is Lecturer in English at University College London.

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